Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
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
Types
Not Available
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Alternate Days
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
Common Name
Black Cherry
China Aster
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
चीन एस्टर
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
China Aster
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Chine Aster
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
aster de China
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Κίνα Aster
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
China Aster
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Chiny Aster
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Sinis Aster
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Prunus
Callistephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Black Cherry and China Aster
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and China Aster? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and China Aster. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and China Aster 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 China Aster 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 China Aster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and China Aster
Season and care of Black Cherry and China Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and China Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for China Aster is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Cherry and China Aster Physical Information
Black Cherry and China Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and China Aster are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
- China Aster leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and China Aster
Care of Black Cherry and China Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days.