Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Europe
Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
Blue, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Swelling in the face
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
GLECHOMA hederacea
Common Name
Cherry Tree
Ground Ivy
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
Hydrangea
In German
Kirschbaum
Hortensie
In French
Cerisier
Hortensia
In Spanish
Cerezo
Hortensia
In Greek
κερασιά
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
Hortênsia
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
Hortensja
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Cherry Tree and Ground Ivy
Wondering what are the properties of Cherry Tree and Ground Ivy? We provide you with everything About Cherry Tree and Ground Ivy. Cherry Tree doesn't have thorns and Ground Ivy doesn't have thorns. Also Cherry Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Cherry Tree has allergic reactions like Swelling in the face and Ground Ivy 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 Ground Ivy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cherry Tree and Ground Ivy
Season and care of Cherry Tree and Ground Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and Ground Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and Ground Ivy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for Ground Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for Ground Ivy is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Tree and Ground Ivy Physical Information
Cherry Tree and Ground Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas Ground Ivy height is 51.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and Ground Ivy are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Ground Ivy flower color: Blue, Purple and Pink
- Ground Ivy leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Tree and Ground Ivy
Care of Cherry Tree and Ground Ivy 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 Ground Ivy 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 Ground Ivy needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.