Black Cherry

Comfrey

About Black Cherry and Comfrey

Black Cherry

Comfrey

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

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, Russia

Types

Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)

Number of Varieties

202

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Habitat

Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands

Cold Regions, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-96-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,438.40 cm20.00 cm

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Minimum Width

914.40 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Red, Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Orange

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblanceolate , Ovate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Root Division, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Stem spot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shallow soil, Sun

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Ants, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cough, Sedative, Tonic

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PRUNUS serotina

Symphytum asperum

Common Name

Black Cherry

Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort

In Hindi

ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़

Blackwort

In German

Schwarz Kirschbaum

Blackwort

In French

Noir Cherry Tree

Blackwort

In Spanish

Negro del cerezo

Blackwort

In Greek

Μαύρο Cherry Tree

Blackwort

In Portuguese

Árvore de cereja preta

Blackwort

In Polish

Czarny Cherry Tree

Blackwort

In Latin

Prunus serotina ligno

Blackwort

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Lamiales

Family

Rosaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Prunus

Symphytum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Prunoideae

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

2035

1 27800

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Properties of Black Cherry and Comfrey

Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Comfrey. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Comfrey 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 Comfrey 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 Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Black Cherry and Comfrey

Season and care of Black Cherry and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.

Black Cherry and Comfrey Physical Information

Black Cherry and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Comfrey are as follows:

Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper

Care of Black Cherry and Comfrey

Care of Black Cherry and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.