Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
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
North America
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Prairies, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
-
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Black Cherry
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Fall Phlox
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
fall phlox
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Fall Phlox
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Fall Phlox
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Fall Phlox
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Black Cherry and Fall Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Fall Phlox? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Fall Phlox. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Black Cherry and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fall Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Black Cherry and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Fall Phlox
Care of Black Cherry and Fall Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.