Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
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Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
open Woodlands, sandy seeps
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Dark Brown, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Does not require lot of watering
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, Apply N-P-K
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
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Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Toxic
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CYTISUS 'Lena'
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Broom
Sweet Cherry
In German
Besen
Süße Kirsche
In French
balai
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
escoba
Cereza dulce
In Greek
σκούπα
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
vassoura
Cereja doce
In Polish
miotła
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
iuniperorum
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Broom and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Broom and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Broom and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Broom and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Broom and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Broom and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Care of Broom and Sweet Cherry
Care of Broom and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broom 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 Broom 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.