Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
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
Wet lands
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires standing water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
No Medicinal Use
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Black Cherry
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Poison Sumac and Black Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and Black Cherry? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and Black Cherry. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and Black Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Poison Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. Poison Sumac has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation and Black Cherry has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation. 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 Poison Sumac and Black Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Black Cherry
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Black Cherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Poison Sumac and Black Cherry Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Black Cherry are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Black Cherry
Care of Poison Sumac and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac 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.