Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
China
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
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
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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 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
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
Prunus avium
Common Name
Mahonia
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Mahonia
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Mahonia
Kirschbaum
In French
Mahonia
Cerisier
In Spanish
Mahonia
Cerezo
In Portuguese
mahonia
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Mahonia
wiśniowe drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Berberidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Mahonia and Cherry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Mahonia and Cherry Tree? We provide you with everything About Mahonia and Cherry Tree. Mahonia has thorns and Cherry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Mahonia does not have fragrant flowers. Mahonia has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and Skin irritation and Cherry Tree has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mahonia and Cherry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mahonia and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Mahonia and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Mahonia and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Mahonia and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mahonia and Cherry Tree
Care of Mahonia and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves 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 Mahonia 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.