Comfrey

Black Cherry

About Comfrey and Black Cherry

Comfrey

Black Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

Europe, Russia

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

Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)

Number of Varieties

220

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Habitat

Cold Regions, stream banks

Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-113-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.00 cm2,438.40 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm914.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green, Copper

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Yellow, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Oblanceolate , Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division, Transplanting

Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Stem spot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Sun

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Butterflies, pollinators

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Cough, Sedative, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Fruits

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Symphytum asperum

PRUNUS serotina

Common Name

Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort

Black Cherry

In Hindi

Blackwort

ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़

In German

Blackwort

Schwarz Kirschbaum

In French

Blackwort

Noir Cherry Tree

In Spanish

Blackwort

Negro del cerezo

In Greek

Blackwort

Μαύρο Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

Blackwort

Árvore de cereja preta

In Polish

Blackwort

Czarny Cherry Tree

In Latin

Blackwort

Prunus serotina ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Rosales

Family

Boraginaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Symphytum

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Boraginoideae

Prunoideae

Number of Species

3520

1 27800

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Properties of Comfrey and Black Cherry

Wondering what are the properties of Comfrey and Black Cherry? We provide you with everything About Comfrey and Black Cherry. Comfrey doesn't have thorns and Black Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Comfrey does not have fragrant flowers. Comfrey has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Peripheral Edema and Black Cherry has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Peripheral Edema. 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 Comfrey and Black Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Comfrey and Black Cherry

Season and care of Comfrey and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.

Comfrey and Black Cherry Physical Information

Comfrey and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Black Cherry are as follows:

Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green

Care of Comfrey and Black Cherry

Care of Comfrey and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Comfrey 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.