Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-6
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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 let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
pollinators
Allergy
Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Cherry Tree
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
Bog Rosemary
In German
Kirschbaum
Rosmarinheide
In French
Cerisier
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Cerezo
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
κερασιά
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Cherry
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Vaccinioideae
Properties of Cherry Tree and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Cherry Tree and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Cherry Tree and Bog Rosemary. Cherry Tree doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Cherry Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Cherry Tree has allergic reactions like Swelling in the face and Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cherry Tree and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Cherry Tree and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and Bog Rosemary season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Cherry Tree and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Cherry Tree and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Cherry Tree and Bog Rosemary
Care of Cherry Tree and Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.