Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Shrub
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
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Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Allergy
Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
ERICA carnea
Common Name
Cherry Tree
Winter heath
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
अल्पाइन हीथ
In German
Kirschbaum
Alpine Heath
In French
Cerisier
Alpine Heath
In Spanish
Cerezo
Alpine Heath
In Greek
κερασιά
Alpine Heath
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
Alpine Heath
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
Alpine Heath
In Latin
Cherry
Alpini Heath
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cherry Tree and Alpine Heath
Season and care of Cherry Tree and Alpine Heath is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and Alpine Heath Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and Alpine Heath season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Tree and Alpine Heath Physical Information
Cherry Tree and Alpine Heath physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and Alpine Heath are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Tree and Alpine Heath
Care of Cherry Tree and Alpine Heath include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.