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
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Black Cherry
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
carambola पेड़
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Cherry and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Carambola. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Carambola 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 Carambola 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 Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Carambola
Season and care of Black Cherry and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Cherry and Carambola Physical Information
Black Cherry and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Carambola are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Carambola
Care of Black Cherry and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.