Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Asia
South America
Types
Fruit
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Warmer regions
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
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
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus 'Northstar'
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Northstar Tart Cherry, Pie Cherry 'Northstar'
Peanut
In German
Northstar Tart Cherry
Erdnuss
In French
Northstar Tart Cherry
Cacahuète
In Greek
Northstar Tart Cherry
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Northstar Tart Cherry
Amendoim
In Polish
Northstar Tart Cherry
Arachid
In Latin
Northstar Tart Cherry
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Peanut
Season and care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Northstar Tart Cherry and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northstar Tart Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Northstar Tart Cherry and Peanut Physical Information
Northstar Tart Cherry and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Northstar Tart Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Northstar Tart Cherry and Peanut are as follows:
Northstar Tart Cherry flower color: White
Northstar Tart Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Peanut
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northstar Tart Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Northstar Tart Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.