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, Japan
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Damp forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
-
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Clay, Loam
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 central stem
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
Black Cherry
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Kaki
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Kaki
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Plaqueminier
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Diospyros kaki
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Kaki
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Kaki
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Hurma wschodnia
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Kaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Black Cherry and Kaki
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Kaki? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Kaki. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Kaki 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 Kaki 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 Kaki and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Kaki
Season and care of Black Cherry and Kaki is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Kaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kaki season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Cherry and Kaki Physical Information
Black Cherry and Kaki physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Kaki are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Kaki flower color: Light Yellow
- Kaki leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Kaki
Care of Black Cherry and Kaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.