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
Eastern Asia, China
Types
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Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
-
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Umbrella Like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Regular watering during dry periods
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Astringent, Haemostatic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
Common Name
Black Cherry
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Windmill Palm
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Trachycarpus fortunei
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Chinesische Hanfpalme
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Windmill Palm
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Windmill Palm
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Windmill Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Prunus
Trachycarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Coryphoideae
Properties of Black Cherry and Windmill Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Windmill Palm? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Windmill Palm. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Windmill Palm
Season and care of Black Cherry and Windmill Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Windmill Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Windmill Palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Cherry and Windmill Palm Physical Information
Black Cherry and Windmill Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Windmill Palm are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
- Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Cherry and Windmill Palm
Care of Black Cherry and Windmill Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Windmill Palm pruning is done 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 Windmill Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.