Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
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
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Acer saccharum
Habitat
Terrestrial
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
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
-
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Maple shaped
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
चीनी मेपल
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Zuckerahorn
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Bing Cherry and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Sugar Maple
Care of Bing Cherry and Sugar 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 Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bing Cherry 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.