Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Tree
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Banks, Woods
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Orange
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
-
Allergy
-
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heart problems
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, 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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
CRATAEGUS phaenopyrum
Prunus avium
Common Name
Washington Hawthorn
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Washington Hawthorn
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Washington Hagedorn
Kirschbaum
In French
washington aubépine
Cerisier
In Spanish
espino Washington
Cerezo
In Greek
washington hawthorn
κερασιά
In Portuguese
washington espinheiro
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Washington głogu
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Washington alba
Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Washington Hawthorn and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Washington Hawthorn and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Washington Hawthorn and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Washington Hawthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Washington Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Washington Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Washington Hawthorn and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Washington Hawthorn and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Washington Hawthorn height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Washington Hawthorn and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Washington Hawthorn flower color: White
Washington Hawthorn leaf color: Green and Purple
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Washington Hawthorn and Cherry Tree
Care of Washington Hawthorn and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Washington Hawthorn 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 Washington Hawthorn 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.