Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
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
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Throat itching
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Black Cherry
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
cherry Plum
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Prunus
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Black Cherry
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Plum and Black Cherry Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Black Cherry are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Black Cherry
Care of Cherry Plum and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Plum 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.