Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Prunus americana
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Wild Plum
Black Maple
In Hindi
जंगली बेर
Black Maple Tree
In German
wild Plum
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
wild Plum
Noir Érable
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Κορόμηλο
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
Czarny klon
In Latin
Wild Plum
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Wild Plum and Black Maple
Season and care of Wild Plum and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and Black Maple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Plum and Black Maple Physical Information
Wild Plum and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Wild Plum and Black Maple are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wild Plum and Black Maple
Care of Wild Plum and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum 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.