Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Western Asia
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
agricultural areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, Stomach Cancer
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Citrus
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
मीठी चेरी
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Süße Kirsche
In French
Citrus
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Citrus
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Citrus
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Cereja doce
In Polish
Cytrus
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
citrus
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Citrus and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Citrus and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Citrus and Sweet Cherry. Citrus has thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Citrus does not have fragrant flowers. Citrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Oral Allergy and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Oral Allergy. 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 Citrus and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Citrus and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Citrus and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrus and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Citrus and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is 60.00 cm and width 244.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Citrus and Sweet Cherry
Care of Citrus and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus 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 Citrus 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.