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
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
-
Chilopsis linearis
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
-
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Linear
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
CHILOPSIS linearis
Common Name
Black Cherry
Desert Willow
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
रेगिस्तान विलो
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Wüsten Weide
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
desert Willow
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Desert Willow
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
έρημο Willow
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Willow deserto
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
desert Willow
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
desert Willow
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Black Cherry and Desert Willow
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Desert Willow? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Desert Willow. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Desert Willow
Season and care of Black Cherry and Desert Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Desert Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Desert Willow Physical Information
Black Cherry and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Desert Willow are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Desert Willow
Care of Black Cherry and Desert Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Willow pruning is done 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 Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.