Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
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
Types
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
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Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
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Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER campestre
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
Black Cherry
In Hindi
फील्ड मेपल
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Feld-Ahorn
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Maple terrain
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
arce de campo
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Το πεδίο Maple
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
bordo de campo
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Klon polny
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Field Maple
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Field Maple and Black Cherry
Season and care of Field Maple and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Field Maple and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Field Maple and Black Cherry Physical Information
Field Maple and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Field Maple and Black Cherry are as follows:
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Field Maple and Black Cherry
Care of Field Maple and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.