Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Western Asia
Types
Acer saccharum
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Zuckerahorn
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
sucre d'érable
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Sugar Maple and Bing Cherry
Care of Sugar Maple and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.