Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Flowering Plants
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
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, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
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 dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Swelling in the face
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Cherry Tree
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Kirschbaum
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Cerisier
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Cerezo
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
κερασιά
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Cherry
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Cherry Tree and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Cherry Tree and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Cherry Tree and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Cherry Tree and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Tree and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Cherry Tree and Wild Blue 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 Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.