Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
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Habitat
Terrestrial
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
अमुर मेपल
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
arce de Amur
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
de bordo amur
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
klon amur
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Amur Maple
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bing Cherry and Amur Maple Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Amur Maple are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Amur Maple
Care of Bing Cherry and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.