Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
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
Habitat
Tropical regions
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Raintree
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
raintree
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
raintree
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
raintree
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Raintree
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Raintree
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Raintree
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Raintree
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Raintree and Black Cherry
Season and care of Raintree and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Black Cherry season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Raintree and Black Cherry Physical Information
Raintree and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree 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 Raintree and Black Cherry are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Raintree and Black Cherry
Care of Raintree and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree 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.