Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Fruit
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow green
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
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, 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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus 'Northstar'
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Northstar Tart Cherry, Pie Cherry 'Northstar'
Garden Onion, White Onion
In German
Northstar Tart Cherry
Zwiebel
In French
Northstar Tart Cherry
Oignon
In Spanish
Cereza
Cebolla
In Greek
Northstar Tart Cherry
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Northstar Tart Cherry
Cebola
In Polish
Northstar Tart Cherry
Cebula
In Latin
Northstar Tart Cherry
cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and White Onion
Season and care of Northstar Tart Cherry and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Northstar Tart Cherry and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northstar Tart Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Onion season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Northstar Tart Cherry and White Onion Physical Information
Northstar Tart Cherry and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Northstar Tart Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Northstar Tart Cherry and White Onion are as follows:
Northstar Tart Cherry flower color: White
Northstar Tart Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and White Onion
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northstar Tart Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Northstar Tart Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.