Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Prunus virginiana
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Black Maple
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Black Maple Tree
In German
Chokecherry
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Chokecherry
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Chokecherry
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Chokecherry
Czarny klon
In Latin
chokecherry
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Black Maple
Season and care of Chokecherry and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Black Maple Physical Information
Chokecherry and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Black Maple are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Black Maple
Care of Chokecherry and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.