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, Western Asia
Types
-
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Red
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, 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
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Black Cherry
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Spindle Tree
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Spindelbaum
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Celastrales
Family
Rosaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Celastroideae
Properties of Black Cherry and Spindle Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Spindle Tree? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Spindle Tree. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Black Cherry and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spindle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Black Cherry and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Spindle Tree
Care of Black Cherry and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.