Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tender Perennial
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Agapanthus
Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor, Striped
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Swelling in the face
Analgesic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
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
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
Common Name
Cherry Tree
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
ब्लू लिली
In German
Kirschbaum
Blaue Lilie
In French
Cerisier
Lily Bleu
In Spanish
Cerezo
lirio azul
In Greek
κερασιά
μπλε Lily
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
Lily azul
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
niebieski Lily
In Latin
Cherry
blue lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Cherry Tree and Blue Lily
Season and care of Cherry Tree and Blue Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and Blue Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and Blue Lily season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Tree and Blue Lily Physical Information
Cherry Tree and Blue Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and Blue Lily are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Tree and Blue Lily
Care of Cherry Tree and Blue Lily 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 Blue Lily 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 Blue Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.