Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Fruit
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Oval Spiny Leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Birds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus 'Northstar'
ILEX opaca
Common Name
Northstar Tart Cherry, Pie Cherry 'Northstar'
Christmas Holly
In Hindi
आलूबालू
American Holly
In German
Northstar Tart Cherry
American Holly
In French
Northstar Tart Cherry
American Holly
In Spanish
Cereza
American Holly
In Greek
Northstar Tart Cherry
American Holly
In Portuguese
Northstar Tart Cherry
American Holly
In Polish
Northstar Tart Cherry
American Holly
In Latin
Northstar Tart Cherry
American Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Celastrales
Family
Rosaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Northstar Tart Cherry and American Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Northstar Tart Cherry and American Holly? We provide you with everything About Northstar Tart Cherry and American Holly. Northstar Tart Cherry doesn't have thorns and American Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Northstar Tart Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Northstar Tart Cherry has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness and Skin irritation and American Holly has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, 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 Northstar Tart Cherry and American Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and American Holly
Season and care of Northstar Tart Cherry and American Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Northstar Tart Cherry and American Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northstar Tart Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Holly season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Northstar Tart Cherry and American Holly Physical Information
Northstar Tart Cherry and American Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Northstar Tart Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Northstar Tart Cherry and American Holly are as follows:
Northstar Tart Cherry flower color: White
Northstar Tart Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
American Holly flower color: White
- American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and American Holly
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and American Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northstar Tart Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Northstar Tart Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.