Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Western United States
Western Asia
Types
-
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
मीठी चेरी
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Süße Kirsche
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
Cereja doce
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and Sweet Cherry. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Bristlecone Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Bristlecone Pine has allergic reactions like Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose and Whooping Cough and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose and Whooping Cough. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bristlecone Pine and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bristlecone Pine and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Sweet Cherry
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Bristlecone Pine 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.