Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Flowering Plants
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
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Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Keep ground moist
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Swelling in the face
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
PHLOX maculata
Common Name
Cherry Tree
Meadow Phlox
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Kirschbaum
Wiese Phlox
In French
Cerisier
Meadow Phlox
In Spanish
Cerezo
prado Phlox
In Greek
κερασιά
Meadow Phlox
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
Meadow Phlox
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
łąka Phlox
In Latin
Cherry
Phlox meadow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Cherry Tree and Meadow Phlox
Season and care of Cherry Tree and Meadow Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and Meadow Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and Meadow Phlox season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Tree and Meadow Phlox Physical Information
Cherry Tree and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and Meadow Phlox are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Tree and Meadow Phlox
Care of Cherry Tree and Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.