Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Polynesia
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
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
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Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
False Aralia
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Aralia
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
falsch Aralia
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
faux Aralia
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Aralia false
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Prunus serotina ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of False Aralia and Black Cherry
Season and care of False Aralia and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
False Aralia and Black Cherry Physical Information
False Aralia and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Black Cherry are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of False Aralia and Black Cherry
Care of False Aralia and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer False Aralia 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.