Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
New Zealand
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
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gray
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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
Requires regular watering
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Dysentry
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
METROSIDEROS excelsa
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa
Black Cherry
In Hindi
pohutukawa
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
pohutukawa
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
pohutukawa
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
pohutukawa
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
pohutukawa
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
pohutukawa
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
pohutukawa
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
pohutukawa
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Metrosideros
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pohutukawa and Black Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Pohutukawa and Black Cherry? We provide you with everything About Pohutukawa and Black Cherry. Pohutukawa doesn't have thorns and Black Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Pohutukawa does not have fragrant flowers. Pohutukawa has allergic reactions like Not Available and Black Cherry has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Pohutukawa and Black Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pohutukawa and Black Cherry
Season and care of Pohutukawa and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Pohutukawa and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pohutukawa season is Spring and Summer and Black Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pohutukawa is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pohutukawa is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Pohutukawa and Black Cherry Physical Information
Pohutukawa and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Pohutukawa height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Pohutukawa and Black Cherry are as follows:
Pohutukawa flower color: Red and Crimson
Pohutukawa leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Gray
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Pohutukawa and Black Cherry
Care of Pohutukawa and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa 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.