Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Western Asia
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Nannyberry
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Nannyberry
मीठी चेरी
In German
Nannyberry
Süße Kirsche
In French
alisier
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Nannyberry
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Nannyberry
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
Cereja doce
In Polish
Nannyberry
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Nannyberry
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Nannyberry and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Nannyberry and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Nannyberry and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Nannyberry and Sweet Cherry
Care of Nannyberry and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.