Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Blue Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Black
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Regular watering during dry periods
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, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Common Name
Black Cherry
Black Mondo Grass, black mondo
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Black Mondo Grass
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Mondo Gras Busch
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Black Mondo Grass
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
entre el césped
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Black Mondo Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Black Mondo Grass
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Black Mondo Grass
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Black Mondo Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Black Cherry and Black Mondo Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Black Mondo Grass? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Black Mondo Grass. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Black Mondo Grass 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 Black Mondo Grass 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 Black Mondo Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Black Mondo Grass
Season and care of Black Cherry and Black Mondo Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Black Mondo Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Mondo Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Cherry and Black Mondo Grass Physical Information
Black Cherry and Black Mondo Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Black Mondo Grass height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Black Mondo Grass are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Black Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
- Black Mondo Grass leaf color: Black
Care of Black Cherry and Black Mondo Grass
Care of Black Cherry and Black Mondo Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Mondo Grass pruning is done 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 Black Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
