Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Fruit
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy Soil
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Peach
Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Canker, Insects, Mildew, Rust
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica 'Early Elberta'
PRUNUS cerasus 'Northstar'
Common Name
Early Elberta Peach, Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
Northstar Tart Cherry, Pie Cherry 'Northstar'
In Hindi
Early Elberta Peach
आलूबालू
In German
Early Elberta Peach
Northstar Tart Cherry
In French
Early Elberta Peach
Northstar Tart Cherry
In Spanish
Early Elberta Peach
Cereza
In Greek
Early Elberta Peach
Northstar Tart Cherry
In Portuguese
Early Elberta Peach
Northstar Tart Cherry
In Polish
Early Elberta Peach
Northstar Tart Cherry
In Latin
Early Elberta Peach
Northstar Tart Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Early Elberta Peach and Northstar Tart Cherry
Season and care of Early Elberta Peach and Northstar Tart Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Early Elberta Peach and Northstar Tart Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Early Elberta Peach season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Northstar Tart Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Early Elberta Peach is Loam, Sand and for Northstar Tart Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Early Elberta Peach is Acidic, Neutral and for Northstar Tart Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Early Elberta Peach and Northstar Tart Cherry Physical Information
Early Elberta Peach and Northstar Tart Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Early Elberta Peach height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Northstar Tart Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Early Elberta Peach and Northstar Tart Cherry are as follows:
Early Elberta Peach flower color: White and Light Pink
Early Elberta Peach leaf color: Green
Northstar Tart Cherry flower color: White
- Northstar Tart Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Early Elberta Peach and Northstar Tart Cherry
Care of Early Elberta Peach and Northstar Tart Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Early Elberta Peach 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 Early Elberta Peach 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.