Life Span
Perennial
Annual and 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
India, Southeast Asia
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Black Cherry
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Tabernaemontana
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Tabernaemontana
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Prunus
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Black Cherry and Crape Jasmine
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Crape Jasmine? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Crape Jasmine. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Black Cherry and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Cherry and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Black Cherry and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Cherry and Crape Jasmine
Care of Black Cherry and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.