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
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
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, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Black Cherry
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Ohio buckeye
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Black Cherry and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Ohio Buckeye. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Black Cherry and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Cherry and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Black Cherry and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Cherry and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Black Cherry and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.