Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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
Coastal Regions
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
Black Cherry
In Hindi
चीकू
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Breiapfelbaum
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Sapotillier
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
chicle
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
sapodilla
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
sapodilla
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
sapodilla
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapotaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sapotoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Sapodilla and Black Cherry
Season and care of Sapodilla and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Sapodilla and Black Cherry Physical Information
Sapodilla and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Sapodilla and Black Cherry are as follows:
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Sapodilla and Black Cherry
Care of Sapodilla and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sapodilla 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.