Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
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Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Round
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Kale
Black Cherry
In Hindi
गोभी
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Grünkohl
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Chou frisé
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Col rizada
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Λάχανο
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Couve
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
kale
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kale and Black Cherry
Season and care of Kale and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Kale and Black Cherry Physical Information
Kale and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Kale and Black Cherry are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Kale and Black Cherry
Care of Kale and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale 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 Kale 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.