Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Black Cherry
Amur Maple
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
अमुर मेपल
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
arce de Amur
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
de bordo amur
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
klon amur
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Amur Maple
Season and care of Black Cherry and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Amur Maple Physical Information
Black Cherry and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Amur Maple are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Amur Maple
Care of Black Cherry and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black 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.