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, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Japanese Evergreen Oak, Sawthorn Oak, Oriental White Oak
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Orange, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, 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
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 branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Throat itching
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Not Available
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
Antiaphonic, Antiasthamatic, Astringent, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Haemorrhages, Indigestion, Opthalmic, Salve, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
QUERCUS velutina
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Black Oak
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
Black Oak Tree
In German
cherry Plum
Schwarz Oak Tree
In French
Prunus
Noir Oak Tree
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Negro del árbol de roble
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Black Oak Tree
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Carvalho Preto
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Czarny Dąb
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Niger quercum ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Cherokee
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Black Oak
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Black Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Black Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Black Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Plum and Black Oak Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Black Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Black Oak height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Black Oak are as follows:
Cherry Plum flower color: Not Available
Cherry Plum leaf color: Not Available
Black Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Black Oak leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Cherry Plum and Black Oak
Care of Cherry Plum and Black Oak 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 Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.