Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Fruit
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Spiny Leaves
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Dragon Lady'
PRUNUS cerasus 'Northstar'
Common Name
Dragon Lady Holly
Northstar Tart Cherry, Pie Cherry 'Northstar'
In Hindi
dragon lady holly
आलूबालू
In German
dragon lady holly
Northstar Tart Cherry
In French
dragon lady holly
Northstar Tart Cherry
In Spanish
dragon lady holly
Cereza
In Greek
dragon lady holly
Northstar Tart Cherry
In Portuguese
dragon lady holly
Northstar Tart Cherry
In Polish
dragon lady holly
Northstar Tart Cherry
In Latin
dragon lady holly
Northstar Tart Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Rosales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dragon Lady Holly and Northstar Tart Cherry
Season and care of Dragon Lady Holly and Northstar Tart Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Lady Holly and Northstar Tart Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Lady Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Northstar Tart Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Lady Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Northstar Tart Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Lady Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Northstar Tart Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Lady Holly and Northstar Tart Cherry Physical Information
Dragon Lady Holly and Northstar Tart Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Lady Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Northstar Tart Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Lady Holly and Northstar Tart Cherry are as follows:
Dragon Lady Holly flower color: White
Dragon Lady Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Northstar Tart Cherry flower color: White
- Northstar Tart Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dragon Lady Holly and Northstar Tart Cherry
Care of Dragon Lady Holly and Northstar Tart Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dragon Lady Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Northstar Tart Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dragon Lady Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Northstar Tart Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.