Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual or Biennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
  
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
  
Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
  
Shaded sites, Waste areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
  
9 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Pink, Magenta, Rose
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange
  
Red, Green, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Not Available
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Average Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
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
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Not Available
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
  
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Swelling in the face
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
  
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
  
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
  
GERANIUM robertianum
  
Common Name
Cherry Tree
  
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
  
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
  
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
  
In German
Kirschbaum
  
Kraut Robert
  
In French
Cerisier
  
herbe à Robert
  
In Spanish
Cerezo
  
hierba de San Roberto
  
In Greek
κερασιά
  
βότανο Robert
  
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
  
erva robert
  
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
  
herb robert
  
In Latin
Cherry
  
Robertus herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Geraniaceae
  
Genus
Prunus
  
Geranium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Cherry Tree and Herb Robert
Season and care of Cherry Tree and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and Herb Robert season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Tree and Herb Robert Physical Information
Cherry Tree and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and Herb Robert are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cherry Tree and Herb Robert
Care of Cherry Tree and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.