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
United States, California
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
-
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Black Cherry
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
घाटी ओक
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Tal Eiche
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Oak Valley
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
valle del roble
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
vale Oak
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Oak vallis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Cherry and Valley Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Valley Oak? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Valley Oak. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Valley Oak 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 Valley Oak 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 Valley Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Valley Oak
Season and care of Black Cherry and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Valley Oak Physical Information
Black Cherry and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Valley Oak are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Valley Oak
Care of Black Cherry and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.