Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Orange, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong to ablanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrate based fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles
Bacterial Diseases, Chewing and Boring Insects, Fungal Diseases, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
PRUNUS x yedoensis
Common Name
Sourwood
Yoshino Cherry
In Hindi
Sourwood
योशिनो चेरी
In German
Sourwood
Yoshino-Kirsche
In French
Sourwood
cerise Yoshino
In Spanish
Sourwood
Yoshino cerezo
In Greek
Sourwood
Yoshino κεράσι
In Portuguese
Sourwood
Yoshino cereja
In Polish
Sourwood
Yoshino wiśniowe
In Latin
Sourwood
Yoshino Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oxydendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sourwood and Yoshino Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Sourwood and Yoshino Cherry? We provide you with everything About Sourwood and Yoshino Cherry. Sourwood doesn't have thorns and Yoshino Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Sourwood does not have fragrant flowers. Sourwood has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Yoshino Cherry has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Sourwood and Yoshino Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sourwood and Yoshino Cherry
Season and care of Sourwood and Yoshino Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sourwood and Yoshino Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yoshino Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sourwood is Clay, Loam and for Yoshino Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sourwood is Acidic and for Yoshino Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sourwood and Yoshino Cherry Physical Information
Sourwood and Yoshino Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Yoshino Cherry height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sourwood and Yoshino Cherry are as follows:
Sourwood flower color: White
Sourwood leaf color: Green
Yoshino Cherry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Yoshino Cherry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sourwood and Yoshino Cherry
Care of Sourwood and Yoshino Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sourwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yoshino Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yoshino Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.