Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Western Asia
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
मीठी चेरी
In German
Magnolienbaum
Süße Kirsche
In French
magnolia
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
magnólia
Cereja doce
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Magnolia Tree and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Magnolia Tree and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Magnolia Tree and Sweet Cherry. Magnolia Tree doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Magnolia Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Magnolia Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Magnolia Tree and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Sweet Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Magnolia Tree and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Magnolia Tree and Sweet Cherry
Care of Magnolia Tree and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Magnolia Tree 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.