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
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Black Cherry
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
सरल
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Fichten
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Picea
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Picea
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Spruce
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Picea
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Świerk
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Picea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Black Cherry and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Cherry and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Black Cherry and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Cherry and Sitka Spruce
Care of Black Cherry and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.