Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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, South Africa, Asia
Types
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Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-8
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
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Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
SCILLA
Common Name
Black Cherry
Squill
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Squill
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Squill
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Squille
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Escila
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Cila
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Cebulica
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Scilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Black Cherry and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Squill? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Squill. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Squill 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 Squill 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 Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Squill
Season and care of Black Cherry and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Squill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Squill is .
Black Cherry and Squill Physical Information
Black Cherry and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Squill are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Black Cherry and Squill
Care of Black Cherry and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done . In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.