Arbutus

Black Cherry

About Arbutus and Black Cherry

Arbutus

Black Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Number of Varieties

1220

0 40000

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm2,438.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm914.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Oblanceolate , Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Cough, Sedative, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Arbutus menziesii

PRUNUS serotina

Common Name

Arbutus

Black Cherry

In Hindi

सदाबहार

ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Schwarz Kirschbaum

In French

arbousier

Noir Cherry Tree

In Spanish

Arbitus

Negro del cerezo

In Greek

κουμαριά

Μαύρο Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

árbuto

Árvore de cereja preta

In Polish

mącznik

Czarny Cherry Tree

In Latin

arbutus

Prunus serotina ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Rosales

Family

Ericaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Prunoideae

Number of Species

820

1 27800

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Properties of Arbutus and Black Cherry

Wondering what are the properties of Arbutus and Black Cherry? We provide you with everything About Arbutus and Black Cherry. Arbutus doesn't have thorns and Black Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Arbutus does not have fragrant flowers. Arbutus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems and Black Cherry has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems. 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 Arbutus and Black Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arbutus and Black Cherry

Season and care of Arbutus and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.

Arbutus and Black Cherry Physical Information

Arbutus and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Black Cherry are as follows:

Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green

Care of Arbutus and Black Cherry

Care of Arbutus and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arbutus 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.