Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Fruit
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
Sour cherry
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
Sauerkirsche
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
Prunus cerasus
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
Prunus cerasus
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
Sour cherry
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
Ginja
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
Wiśnia pospolita
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
Prunus cerasus
Nellie Stevens Holly
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Rosales
Aquifoliales
Family
Rosaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sour Cherry and Nellie Stevens Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Sour Cherry and Nellie Stevens Holly? We provide you with everything About Sour Cherry and Nellie Stevens Holly. Sour Cherry doesn't have thorns and Nellie Stevens Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Sour Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sour Cherry has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness and Skin irritation and Nellie Stevens Holly has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sour Cherry and Nellie Stevens Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sour Cherry and Nellie Stevens Holly
Season and care of Sour Cherry and Nellie Stevens Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Sour Cherry and Nellie Stevens Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sour Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Sour Cherry is Loam and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Sour Cherry and Nellie Stevens Holly Physical Information
Sour Cherry and Nellie Stevens Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sour Cherry and Nellie Stevens Holly are as follows:
Sour Cherry flower color: White
Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
- Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sour Cherry and Nellie Stevens Holly
Care of Sour Cherry and Nellie Stevens Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sour Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nellie Stevens Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.