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
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
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Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
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H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Brown
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
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, 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, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Black Cherry
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Kapok baum
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Fromager
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Ceiba
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Ceiba
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Mafumeira
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Ceiba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Cherry and Kapok
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Kapok? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Kapok. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Kapok 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 Kapok 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 Kapok and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Kapok
Season and care of Black Cherry and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kapok season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Cherry and Kapok Physical Information
Black Cherry and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Kapok are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Kapok
Care of Black Cherry and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.