Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Asia
Central America, Colombia, Mexico
Types
Fruit
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark 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
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus 'Northstar'
Tagetes tenuifolia
Common Name
Northstar Tart Cherry, Pie Cherry 'Northstar'
signet marigold, golden marigold
In Hindi
आलूबालू
गोल्डन गेंदा
In German
Northstar Tart Cherry
Schmalblättrige Studentenblume
In French
Northstar Tart Cherry
Tagète citron
In Spanish
Cereza
Tagetes tenuifolia
In Greek
Northstar Tart Cherry
χρυσή κατιφέ
In Portuguese
Northstar Tart Cherry
calêndula ouro
In Polish
Northstar Tart Cherry
Aksamitka wąskolistna
In Latin
Northstar Tart Cherry
caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Golden Marigold
Season and care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Golden Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Northstar Tart Cherry and Golden Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northstar Tart Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Golden Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Golden Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Northstar Tart Cherry and Golden Marigold Physical Information
Northstar Tart Cherry and Golden Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Northstar Tart Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Golden Marigold height is 150.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Northstar Tart Cherry and Golden Marigold are as follows:
Northstar Tart Cherry flower color: White
Northstar Tart Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Golden Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Golden Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Golden Marigold
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Golden Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northstar Tart Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Northstar Tart Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.