Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Fruit
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, 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, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus 'Northstar'
DASYLIRION
Common Name
Northstar Tart Cherry, Pie Cherry 'Northstar'
Spoon flower, Common sotol
In Hindi
आलूबालू
डेजर्ट चम्मच
In German
Northstar Tart Cherry
Esslöffel
In French
Northstar Tart Cherry
Desert cuillère
In Spanish
Cereza
Desierto cuchara
In Greek
Northstar Tart Cherry
Desert κουτάλι
In Portuguese
Northstar Tart Cherry
colher Desert
In Polish
Northstar Tart Cherry
Desert łyżka
In Latin
Northstar Tart Cherry
cochleari deserto
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Northstar Tart Cherry and Desert Spoon
Wondering what are the properties of Northstar Tart Cherry and Desert Spoon? We provide you with everything About Northstar Tart Cherry and Desert Spoon. Northstar Tart Cherry doesn't have thorns and Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Desert Spoon
Season and care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Desert Spoon is important to know. While considering everything about Northstar Tart Cherry and Desert Spoon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northstar Tart Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Northstar Tart Cherry and Desert Spoon Physical Information
Northstar Tart Cherry and Desert Spoon physical information is very important for comparison. Northstar Tart Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Northstar Tart Cherry and Desert Spoon are as follows:
Northstar Tart Cherry flower color: White
Northstar Tart Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
- Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Desert Spoon
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Desert Spoon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northstar Tart Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.