Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
India, Nepal
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
it is a type of ginger
Acer saccharum
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
चीनी मेपल
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Zuckerahorn
In French
Ginger Jaune
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
arce de azúcar
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Sugar Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Ginger and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Sugar Maple
Care of Yellow Ginger and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.