Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tender Perennial
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full 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 dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Swelling in the face
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
CENTAUREA cineraria
Common Name
Cherry Tree
Silver dust
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
डस्टी मिलर
In German
Kirschbaum
Dusty Miller
In French
Cerisier
Dusty Miller
In Spanish
Cerezo
Dusty Miller
In Greek
κερασιά
Dusty Miller
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
Dusty Miller
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
Dusty Miller
In Latin
Cherry
Dusty Cicero
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cherry Tree and Dusty Miller
Season and care of Cherry Tree and Dusty Miller is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and Dusty Miller Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and Dusty Miller season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Tree and Dusty Miller Physical Information
Cherry Tree and Dusty Miller physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and Dusty Miller are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Care of Cherry Tree and Dusty Miller
Care of Cherry Tree and Dusty Miller 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 Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dusty Miller needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.