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 Africa
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Oval to roundish
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Lots of watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Common Name
Black Cherry
Large Num-Num
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
नेटाल बेर
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Natal Plum
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
natal Plum
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Ciruela Natal
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Natal Plum
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Natal Plum
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Natal Plum
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Natal Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Black Cherry and Natal Plum
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Natal Plum? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Natal Plum. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Natal Plum
Season and care of Black Cherry and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Cherry and Natal Plum Physical Information
Black Cherry and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Natal Plum are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Natal Plum flower color: White
- Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Cherry and Natal Plum
Care of Black Cherry and Natal Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Natal Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.