Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Black Cherry
Colchicum
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
colchicum
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
colchicum
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
colchique
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Colchicum
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Colchicum
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Colchicum
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Colchicum
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Colchicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Wurmbaeiodeae
Properties of Black Cherry and Colchicum
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Colchicum? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Colchicum. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Colchicum 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 Colchicum 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 Colchicum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Colchicum
Season and care of Black Cherry and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Colchicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Cherry and Colchicum Physical Information
Black Cherry and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Colchicum are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Colchicum
Care of Black Cherry and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.