Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Shrub
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Europe
Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Shrub
Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Forests, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Scrubs, wastelands, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
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
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Swelling in the face
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Antirheumatic, Cardiotonic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic, Vasoconstrictor
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture
Basketary, Fibre, Repellent, Tannin, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, used for making high quality paper, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
CYTISUS scoparius 'Burkwoodii'
Common Name
Cherry Tree
Scotch Broom
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
cytisus scoparius
In German
Kirschbaum
cytisus scoparius
In French
Cerisier
cytisus scoparius
In Spanish
Cerezo
Cytisus scoparius
In Greek
κερασιά
Cytisus Scoparius ή
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
cytisus scoparius
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
żarnowiec
In Latin
Cherry
scoparius cytisum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cherry Tree and Scotch Broom
Season and care of Cherry Tree and Scotch Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and Scotch Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and Scotch Broom season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for Scotch Broom is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for Scotch Broom is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Tree and Scotch Broom Physical Information
Cherry Tree and Scotch Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas Scotch Broom height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and Scotch Broom are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Scotch Broom flower color: Yellow, Rose and Burgundy
- Scotch Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Tree and Scotch Broom
Care of Cherry Tree and Scotch Broom 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 Scotch Broom 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 Scotch Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.