Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Woodlands
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Black Maple
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
Black Maple Tree
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Czarny klon
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Black Maple
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Black Maple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kwanzan Cherry and Black Maple Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Black Maple are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Black Maple
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kwanzan Cherry 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.