Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
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
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Black Cherry
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Black Cherry Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Black Cherry are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Black Cherry
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.