Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
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
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
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Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Black Cherry
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Kraut Robert
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
erva robert
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
herb robert
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Cherry and Herb Robert
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Herb Robert? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Herb Robert. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Herb Robert
Season and care of Black Cherry and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Herb Robert Physical Information
Black Cherry and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Herb Robert are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Cherry and Herb Robert
Care of Black Cherry and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.