Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Western Asia
Types
Candleberry tree
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TRIADICA sebifera
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Chinese Tallow
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
चीनी तेल
मीठी चेरी
In German
chinesisch Talg
Süße Kirsche
In French
chinesisch Talg
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
suif chinois
Cereza dulce
In Greek
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
sebo chinesa
Cereja doce
In Polish
chiński łój
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Chinese adipe
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hippomaneae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Tallow and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Chinese Tallow and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Tallow and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Tallow and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Chinese Tallow and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Tallow and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Chinese Tallow and Sweet Cherry
Care of Chinese Tallow and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Chinese Tallow 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.