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
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
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Cornus controversa
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
-
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Black Cherry
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Cornoideae
Properties of Black Cherry and Wedding Cake Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Wedding Cake Tree? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Wedding Cake Tree. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Wedding Cake 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 Wedding Cake 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 Wedding Cake Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Black Cherry and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Cherry and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Black Cherry and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Black Cherry and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.