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
China
Types
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Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
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4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
Black Cherry
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Wintersweet
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Wintersweet
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Wintersweet
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
wintersweet
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
wintersweet
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Wintersweet
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Wintersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Prunus
Chimonanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Black Cherry and Wintersweet
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Wintersweet? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Wintersweet. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Wintersweet 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 Wintersweet 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 Wintersweet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Wintersweet
Season and care of Black Cherry and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wintersweet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Wintersweet Physical Information
Black Cherry and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Wintersweet are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
- Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Wintersweet
Care of Black Cherry and Wintersweet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.