Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Perennial
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
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Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Primula auricula, Bear's Ear
Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Yellow Orange
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, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Allergy
Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, 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
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Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
Primula auricula
Common Name
Cherry Tree
auricula, mountain cowslip or bear's ear
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
mountain cowslip
In German
Kirschbaum
Aurikel
In French
Cerisier
Primula auricula
In Spanish
Cerezo
Primula auricula
In Greek
κερασιά
mountain cowslip
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
cowslip montanha
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
Pierwiosnek łyszczak
In Latin
Cherry
Primula auricula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cherry Tree and Mountain Cowslip
Season and care of Cherry Tree and Mountain Cowslip is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and Mountain Cowslip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and Mountain Cowslip season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for Mountain Cowslip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for Mountain Cowslip is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Tree and Mountain Cowslip Physical Information
Cherry Tree and Mountain Cowslip physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas Mountain Cowslip height is 20.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and Mountain Cowslip are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Mountain Cowslip flower color: Yellow and Yellow Orange
- Mountain Cowslip leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Tree and Mountain Cowslip
Care of Cherry Tree and Mountain Cowslip 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 Mountain Cowslip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mountain Cowslip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.