Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial, Shrubs
Fruit
Origin
Canada, Eastern North America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Fruit
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Baby Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single, Double
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Rash
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Rosa carolina
PRUNUS cerasus
Common Name
Carolina rose, pasture rose, low rose
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
In Hindi
Carolina rose
Sour cherry
In German
Carolina stieg
Sauerkirsche
In French
Rosa carolina
Prunus cerasus
In Spanish
Carolina se levantó
Prunus cerasus
In Greek
Καρολίνα τριαντάφυλλο
Sour cherry
In Portuguese
Carolina Rosa ou Pasture Rose
Ginja
In Polish
Karolina róży
Wiśnia pospolita
In Latin
Carolina resurrexit
Prunus cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Carolina Rose and Sour Cherry
Season and care of Carolina Rose and Sour Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Carolina Rose and Sour Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carolina Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sour Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carolina Rose is Loam, Sand and for Sour Cherry is Loam while the PH of soil for Carolina Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Carolina Rose and Sour Cherry Physical Information
Carolina Rose and Sour Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Carolina Rose height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Carolina Rose and Sour Cherry are as follows:
Carolina Rose flower color: Baby Pink
Carolina Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Sour Cherry flower color: White
- Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Carolina Rose and Sour Cherry
Care of Carolina Rose and Sour Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carolina Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sour Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Carolina Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
