Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
China, Japan
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
-
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Prunus avium
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
pachysandra
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Ysander
Kirschbaum
In French
pachysandra
Cerisier
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Cerezo
In Greek
Pachysandra
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Runianka
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Pachysandra
Cherry
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Pachysandra and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Pachysandra and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Pachysandra and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pachysandra and Cherry Tree
Care of Pachysandra and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.