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
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
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 Shape
Maple shaped
broad, flat
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Allergy
Asthma
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
मीठी चेरी
In German
Zuckerahorn
Süße Kirsche
In French
sucre d'érable
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Cereja doce
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Sugar Maple
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Sugar Maple and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Maple and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Sugar Maple and Sweet Cherry. Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Maple has allergic reactions like Asthma and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sugar Maple and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Sugar Maple and Sweet Cherry
Care of Sugar Maple and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.