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
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
-
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Black Cherry
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
देवदार एल्म
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Cedar Elm
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Cedar Elm
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Cedar Elm
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Cedar Elm
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Cherry and Cedar Elm
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Cedar Elm? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Cedar Elm. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Cedar Elm 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 Cedar Elm 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 Cedar Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Black Cherry and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Black Cherry and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Black Cherry and Cedar Elm
Care of Black Cherry and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.