Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Western Asia
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
-
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
मीठी चेरी
In German
Elefant von Apple
Süße Kirsche
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Cereza dulce
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Cereja doce
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Elephant Apple
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Rosales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Elephant Apple and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Sweet Cherry. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like . 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 Elephant Apple and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Apple and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Elephant Apple and Sweet Cherry
Care of Elephant Apple and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Elephant Apple 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.