Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
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
  
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
not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
  
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm
  
22
2,438.40 cm
  
15
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Chartreuse
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
  
Yellow, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
  
Oblanceolate , Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
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, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
  
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
  
PRUNUS serotina
  
Common Name
Sugar Maple
  
Black Cherry
  
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
  
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
  
In German
Zuckerahorn
  
Schwarz Kirschbaum
  
In French
sucre d'érable
  
Noir Cherry Tree
  
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
  
Negro del cerezo
  
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
  
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
  
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
  
Árvore de cereja preta
  
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
  
Czarny Cherry Tree
  
In Latin
Sugar Maple
  
Prunus serotina ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Aceraceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Acer
  
Prunus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Prunoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Black Cherry
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Black Cherry Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Black Cherry are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Black Cherry
Care of Sugar Maple and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar 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.