Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
India
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Orange
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
-
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
Prunus avium
Common Name
Kokum
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Kokum
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Kokum
Kirschbaum
In Portuguese
Kokum
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Kokum
wiśniowe drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kokum and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Kokum and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Kokum and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Kokum and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kokum and Cherry Tree
Care of Kokum and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum 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 Kokum 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.