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
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
-
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Round
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Jam
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Black Cherry
Sea Grape
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
सागर अंगूर
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Sea Grape
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Sea Grape
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Sea Grape
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Sea Grape
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Eriogonoideae
Properties of Black Cherry and Sea Grape
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Sea Grape? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Sea Grape. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Sea Grape
Season and care of Black Cherry and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Sea Grape Physical Information
Black Cherry and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Sea Grape are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Black Cherry and Sea Grape
Care of Black Cherry and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.