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, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water
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
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Skin rash
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
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Black Cherry
Persian Lime
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Persian lime
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Persian lime
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Cherry and Persian Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Persian Lime? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Persian Lime. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Persian Lime
Season and care of Black Cherry and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Persian Lime Physical Information
Black Cherry and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Persian Lime are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Cherry and Persian Lime
Care of Black Cherry and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.