Elephant Bush

Black Cherry

About Elephant Bush and Black Cherry

Elephant Bush

Black Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Succulent

Tree

Origin

Southern Africa

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

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

3020

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Habitat

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-123-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

250.00 cm2,438.40 cm

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Minimum Width

121.00 cm914.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Red

Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

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

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Less Watering

Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

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

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Cough, Sedative, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Fruits

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

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, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PORTULACARIA afra

PRUNUS serotina

Common Name

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

Black Cherry

In Hindi

Elephant Bush

ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़

In German

Elephant Bush

Schwarz Kirschbaum

In French

Elephant Bush

Noir Cherry Tree

In Spanish

elefante Bush

Negro del cerezo

In Greek

ελέφαντας Μπους

Μαύρο Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

elefante de Bush

Árvore de cereja preta

In Polish

Elephant Bush

Czarny Cherry Tree

In Latin

bush elephant

Prunus serotina ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Embryophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Rosales

Family

Portulacaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Portulacaria

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Prunoideae

Number of Species

120

1 27800

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Properties of Elephant Bush and Black Cherry

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

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Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Black Cherry

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

Elephant Bush and Black Cherry Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Black Cherry are as follows:

Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green

Care of Elephant Bush and Black Cherry

Care of Elephant Bush and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.