Hosta

Black Cherry

About Hosta and Black Cherry

Hosta

Black Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

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

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Number of Varieties

7020

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Habitat

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-83-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

9-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm2,438.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm914.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Yellow, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oblanceolate , Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

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

Plant Benefits

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

PRUNUS serotina

Common Name

Hosta

Black Cherry

In Hindi

Hosta

ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़

In German

Hosta

Schwarz Kirschbaum

In French

Hosta

Noir Cherry Tree

In Spanish

Hosta

Negro del cerezo

In Greek

Hosta

Μαύρο Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

Hosta

Árvore de cereja preta

In Polish

Hosta

Czarny Cherry Tree

In Latin

strone

Prunus serotina ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Rosales

Family

Liliaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Hosta

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Prunoideae

Number of Species

7020

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Black Cherry

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

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Season and Care of Hosta and Black Cherry

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

Hosta and Black Cherry Physical Information

Hosta and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Black Cherry are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green

Care of Hosta and Black Cherry

Care of Hosta and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done 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 Hosta 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.