Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Eastern Asia
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
High elevation
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Orange
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Light Frost
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Root, Root bark
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
-
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
-
Botanical Name
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Prunus avium
Common Name
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
fleeceflower
चेरी का पेड़
In German
fleeceflower
Kirschbaum
In French
fleeceflower
Cerisier
In Spanish
Polygonum affine
Cerezo
In Greek
fleeceflower
κερασιά
In Portuguese
fleeceflower
árvore de cereja
In Polish
fleeceflower
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
fleeceflower
Cherry
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Polygonaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Fleeceflower and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Fleeceflower and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Fleeceflower and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fleeceflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Fleeceflower and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Fleeceflower and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Fleeceflower and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Fleeceflower flower color: White
Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fleeceflower and Cherry Tree
Care of Fleeceflower and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fleeceflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.