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
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
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Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
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
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Black Cherry
Willow Oak
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Overcup ओक
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Overcup Oak
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Willow Oak
Season and care of Black Cherry and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Willow Oak Physical Information
Black Cherry and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Willow Oak are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Cherry and Willow Oak
Care of Black Cherry and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.