Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Shrub
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
China, Japan
Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
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Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Oblong
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, root cutting, 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
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Swelling in the face
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Cherry Tree
Silverthorn
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
Silverthorn
In German
Kirschbaum
Silverthorn
In French
Cerisier
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Cerezo
Silverthorn
In Greek
κερασιά
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
Silverthorn
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
Silverthorn
In Latin
Cherry
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cherry Tree and Silverthorn
Season and care of Cherry Tree and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and Silverthorn season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Tree and Silverthorn Physical Information
Cherry Tree and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and Silverthorn are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Cherry Tree and Silverthorn
Care of Cherry Tree and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.