Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin, Africa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus 'Northstar'
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
Common Name
Northstar Tart Cherry, Pie Cherry 'Northstar'
Canary Melon
In Hindi
आलूबालू
कैनरी तरबूज
In German
Northstar Tart Cherry
Canary Melon
In French
Northstar Tart Cherry
Melon Canaries
In Spanish
Cereza
Melón Canarias
In Greek
Northstar Tart Cherry
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
In Portuguese
Northstar Tart Cherry
Canary Melon
In Polish
Northstar Tart Cherry
Canary Melon
In Latin
Northstar Tart Cherry
Canary cucumis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Canary Melon
Season and care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Canary Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Northstar Tart Cherry and Canary Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northstar Tart Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Canary Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Canary Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canary Melon is Neutral.
Northstar Tart Cherry and Canary Melon Physical Information
Northstar Tart Cherry and Canary Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Northstar Tart Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Northstar Tart Cherry and Canary Melon are as follows:
Northstar Tart Cherry flower color: White
Northstar Tart Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Canary Melon flower color: Yellow
- Canary Melon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Canary Melon
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Canary Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northstar Tart Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Canary Melon 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 Canary Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.