Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Habitat
Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
PRUNUS cerasus
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
In Hindi
Raintree
Sour cherry
In German
raintree
Sauerkirsche
In French
raintree
Prunus cerasus
In Spanish
raintree
Prunus cerasus
In Greek
Raintree
Sour cherry
In Portuguese
Raintree
Ginja
In Polish
Raintree
Wiśnia pospolita
In Latin
Raintree
Prunus cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Raintree and Sour Cherry
Season and care of Raintree and Sour Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Sour Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Sour Cherry season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Sour Cherry is Loam while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Raintree and Sour Cherry Physical Information
Raintree and Sour Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Sour Cherry are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sour Cherry flower color: White
- Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Raintree and Sour Cherry
Care of Raintree and Sour Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sour Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.