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
China
Types
-
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Black Cherry
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
आड़ू
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Black Cherry and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Cherry and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Black Cherry and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Black Cherry and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.