Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gold
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Süße Kirsche
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Cerise sucrée
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Big leaf Maple
Care of Sweet Cherry and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.