Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Swelling in the face
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Cherry Tree
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Kirschbaum
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Cerisier
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Cerezo
cólquico
In Greek
κερασιά
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
aftomn gema
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Cherry
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Cherry Tree and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Cherry Tree and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Cherry Tree and Autumn Crocus. Cherry Tree doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Cherry Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Cherry Tree has allergic reactions like Swelling in the face and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Swelling in the face. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cherry Tree and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cherry Tree and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Cherry Tree and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Tree and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Cherry Tree and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Tree and Autumn Crocus
Care of Cherry Tree and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.