Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Prunus x yedoensis
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
-
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Chewing and Boring Insects, Fungal Diseases, Sap-Sucking Insects
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS x yedoensis
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Yoshino Cherry
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
योशिनो चेरी
Blackwort
In German
Yoshino-Kirsche
Blackwort
In French
cerise Yoshino
Blackwort
In Spanish
Yoshino cerezo
Blackwort
In Greek
Yoshino κεράσι
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Yoshino cereja
Blackwort
In Polish
Yoshino wiśniowe
Blackwort
In Latin
Yoshino Cherry
Blackwort
Family
Rosaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Yoshino Cherry and Comfrey
Season and care of Yoshino Cherry and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Yoshino Cherry and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yoshino Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yoshino Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yoshino Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Yoshino Cherry and Comfrey Physical Information
Yoshino Cherry and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Yoshino Cherry height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Yoshino Cherry and Comfrey are as follows:
Yoshino Cherry flower color: White and Light Pink
Yoshino Cherry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Yoshino Cherry and Comfrey
Care of Yoshino Cherry and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yoshino Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yoshino Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.