Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Black Cherry
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
cólquico
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
aftomn gema
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Black Cherry and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Autumn Crocus. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Black Cherry and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Cherry and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Black Cherry and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Autumn Crocus
Care of Black Cherry and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.