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
Europe, Asia
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer
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
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Black Cherry
Oatgrass
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
जई घास
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Ährengras
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
oat Grass
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
aveia-
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Owies trawa
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
oat Grass
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Danthonioideae
Properties of Black Cherry and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Oatgrass. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Oatgrass
Season and care of Black Cherry and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oatgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Cherry and Oatgrass Physical Information
Black Cherry and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Oatgrass are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Black Cherry and Oatgrass
Care of Black Cherry and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.