Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-8
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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 serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Tomatillos
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Tomatillos
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Tomatilles
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Tomatillos
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Tomatillos
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Tomatillos
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Tomatillos
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Tomatillo and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Tomatillo and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Tomatillo and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Tomatillo and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Tomatillo and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.