Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Fern
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
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
Saw-tooth like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial 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
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
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Botanical Name
POLYSTICHUM setiferum
Prunus avium
Common Name
Alaska fern
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Soft Shield Fern
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Grannen-Schildfarn
Kirschbaum
In French
Soft Shield Fern
Cerisier
In Spanish
Soft Shield Fern
Cerezo
In Greek
Soft Shield Fern
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Soft Shield Fern
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Soft Shield Fern
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Soft Shield Fern
Cherry
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Rosales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Soft Shield Fern and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Soft Shield Fern and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Soft Shield Fern and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Soft Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Clay, Loam and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Soft Shield Fern and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Soft Shield Fern and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Soft Shield Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Soft Shield Fern and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Soft Shield Fern flower color:
Soft Shield Fern leaf color: Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Soft Shield Fern and Cherry Tree
Care of Soft Shield Fern and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Soft Shield Fern 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 Soft Shield Fern 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.