Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Fruit
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus 'Northstar'
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Northstar Tart Cherry, Pie Cherry 'Northstar'
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
आलूबालू
QUICKSTICK
In German
Northstar Tart Cherry
QUICKSTICK
In French
Northstar Tart Cherry
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Cereza
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Northstar Tart Cherry
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Northstar Tart Cherry
QuickStick
In Polish
Northstar Tart Cherry
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Northstar Tart Cherry
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Robinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Quickstick
Season and care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Northstar Tart Cherry and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northstar Tart Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Northstar Tart Cherry and Quickstick Physical Information
Northstar Tart Cherry and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Northstar Tart Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Northstar Tart Cherry and Quickstick are as follows:
Northstar Tart Cherry flower color: White
Northstar Tart Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Quickstick
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northstar Tart Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.