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
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
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
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
TAMARIX dioica
Common Name
Black Cherry
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
तामरिस्क
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Tamariske
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
tamarinier
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
tamarisco
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
ταμαρίς
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
tamarisco
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
tamaryszek
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
nemore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Tamaricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Black Cherry and Tamarisk
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Tamarisk? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Tamarisk. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Tamarisk 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 Tamarisk 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 Tamarisk and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Tamarisk
Season and care of Black Cherry and Tamarisk is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Tamarisk Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarisk season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Tamarisk Physical Information
Black Cherry and Tamarisk physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Tamarisk are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
- Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Tamarisk
Care of Black Cherry and Tamarisk include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.