Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
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
Cultivated Beds
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Red
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ERYTHRINA herbacea
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Red Cardinal
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Red Cardinal
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Cardinal rouge
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Cárdenas
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Cardeal vermelho
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Red Cardinal
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Cardinalis Rubrum
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Red Cardinal and Black Cherry
Season and care of Red Cardinal and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cardinal and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Cardinal and Black Cherry Physical Information
Red Cardinal and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Red Cardinal and Black Cherry are as follows:
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Red Cardinal and Black Cherry
Care of Red Cardinal and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal 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.