Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Western Asia
Types
Persea americana
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
Oral Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
एवोकाडो
मीठी चेरी
In German
Avocado
Süße Kirsche
In French
Avocat
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Aguacate
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Αβοκάντο
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Abacate
Cereja doce
In Polish
Awokado
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Avocado
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Avocado and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Avocado and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Avocado and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Avocado and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Avocado and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Avocado and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Avocado and Sweet Cherry
Care of Avocado and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.