Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
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Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Prunus serrulata
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
-
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In German
Tomatillos
Blühende Kirsch
In French
Tomatilles
cerisier
In Spanish
Tomatillos
floración de la cereza
In Greek
Tomatillos
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
cereja de florescência
In Polish
Tomatillos
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
Tomatillos
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Tomatillo and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tomatillo and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Tomatillo and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Tomatillo and Flowering Cherry
Care of Tomatillo and Flowering Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.