Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
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
  
Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
  
Desert, Hot climate regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
12-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,438.40 cm
  
15
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Does not require fertilizer once established
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Not Available, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
  
DASYLIRION berlandieri
  
Common Name
Black Cherry
  
Blue Giant,
Blue Twister,
Desert Spoon
  
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
  
Zaragosa
  
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
  
Zaragoza
  
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
  
Saragosse
  
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
  
Zaragoza
  
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
  
Σαραγόσα
  
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
  
Zaragoza
  
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
  
Saragossa
  
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
  
Caesaraugusta
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Chordata
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Rosales
  
Squamata
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Agavaceae
  
Genus
Prunus
  
Gonyosoma
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Prunoideae
  
Colubrinae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Zaragosa
Season and care of Black Cherry and Zaragosa is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Zaragosa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zaragosa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zaragosa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Zaragosa is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Zaragosa Physical Information
Black Cherry and Zaragosa physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Zaragosa height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Zaragosa are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Zaragosa flower color: Yellow
- Zaragosa leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Black Cherry and Zaragosa
Care of Black Cherry and Zaragosa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.