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, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
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, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Black Cherry
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Esperanza
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Esperanza
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Esperanza
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Esperanza
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Esperanza
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Esperanza
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Esperanza
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Black Cherry and Esperanza
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Esperanza? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Esperanza. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Esperanza 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 Esperanza 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 Esperanza and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Esperanza
Season and care of Black Cherry and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Esperanza Physical Information
Black Cherry and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Esperanza are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Cherry and Esperanza
Care of Black Cherry and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.