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
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
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Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Gold
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Black Cherry
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Black Cherry and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Black Cherry and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Black Cherry and Big leaf Maple
Care of Black Cherry and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.