Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
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Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, 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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
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Where to Plant?
Ground
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
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
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
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, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Swelling in the face
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
ASIMINA triloba
Common Name
Cherry Tree
Pawpaw
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
Kirschbaum
Papaya Pflanze
In French
Cerisier
usine de papaye
In Spanish
Cerezo
planta de la papaya
In Greek
κερασιά
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
planta mamão
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
Cherry
quince herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Family
Rosaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Prunus
Asimina Adans
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Cherry Tree and Pawpaw
Season and care of Cherry Tree and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and Pawpaw season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Tree and Pawpaw Physical Information
Cherry Tree and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and Pawpaw are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Tree and Pawpaw
Care of Cherry Tree and Pawpaw 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 Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.