Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
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
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
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Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Orange
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
Prunus avium
Common Name
Black Cherry
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Kirschbaum
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Cerisier
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Cerezo
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Cherry and Cherry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Cherry Tree? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Cherry Tree. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Cherry Tree 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 Cherry Tree 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 Cherry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Black Cherry and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Black Cherry and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Black Cherry and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Cherry and Cherry Tree
Care of Black Cherry and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.