Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
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
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
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Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
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
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Black Cherry
In Hindi
pachysandra
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Ysander
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
pachysandra
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Pachysandra
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Runianka
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Pachysandra
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Black Cherry
Season and care of Pachysandra and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Pachysandra and Black Cherry Physical Information
Pachysandra and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Black Cherry are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Pachysandra and Black Cherry
Care of Pachysandra and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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.