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
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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 ground moist, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
X CHITALPA tashkentensis
Common Name
Black Cherry
Chitalpa
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Chitalpa संयंत्र
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Chitalpa Pflanze
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
plante Chitalpa
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
planta Chitalpa
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
φυτό Chitalpa
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
planta Chitalpa
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Chitalpa roślin
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Chitalpa herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Rosaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Black Cherry and Chitalpa
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Chitalpa? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Chitalpa. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Chitalpa 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 Chitalpa 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 Chitalpa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Chitalpa
Season and care of Black Cherry and Chitalpa is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Chitalpa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chitalpa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chitalpa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Chitalpa is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Chitalpa Physical Information
Black Cherry and Chitalpa physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Chitalpa height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Chitalpa are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Chitalpa flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Lavender
- Chitalpa leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Chitalpa
Care of Black Cherry and Chitalpa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chitalpa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning and Requires very little pruning. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chitalpa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.