Black Cherry

Arbutus

About Black Cherry and Arbutus

Black Cherry

Arbutus

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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

2012

0 40000

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Habitat

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

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-97-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,438.40 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

914.40 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Orange

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblanceolate , Ovate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

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

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

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

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cough, Sedative, Tonic

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PRUNUS serotina

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Black Cherry

Arbutus

In Hindi

ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़

सदाबहार

In German

Schwarz Kirschbaum

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Noir Cherry Tree

arbousier

In Spanish

Negro del cerezo

Arbitus

In Greek

Μαύρο Cherry Tree

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

Árvore de cereja preta

árbuto

In Polish

Czarny Cherry Tree

mącznik

In Latin

Prunus serotina ligno

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Ericales

Family

Rosaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Prunus

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Prunoideae

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

208

1 27800

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Properties of Black Cherry and Arbutus

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

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Season and Care of Black Cherry and Arbutus

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

Black Cherry and Arbutus Physical Information

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

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

Care of Black Cherry and Arbutus

Care of Black Cherry and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.