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
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
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
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Black Cherry
Black Currant
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Carandas
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
karondas
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
karondas
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
karondas
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
karondas
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
karondas
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Black Cherry and Karonda
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Karonda? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Karonda. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Karonda 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 Karonda 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 Karonda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Karonda
Season and care of Black Cherry and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Karonda Physical Information
Black Cherry and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Karonda are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Karonda
Care of Black Cherry and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
