Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
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
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Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
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4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
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Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Black Cherry
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
चेरी
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Blühende Kirsch
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
cerisier
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
floración de la cereza
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
cereja de florescência
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Black Cherry and Flowering Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Flowering Cherry? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Flowering Cherry. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Flowering Cherry 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 Flowering Cherry 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 Flowering Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Black Cherry and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flowering Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Black Cherry and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Flowering Cherry
Care of Black Cherry and Flowering Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, 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 Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.