Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Western Asia
Types
Cyperus esculentus
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Wild
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Bronze, Tan
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Seedlings, Tubers
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
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, 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
Rust
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Pigs
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Protects from sun damage
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Digestive, Diuretic, Tonic
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, used for weaving hats
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CYPERUS esculentus
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Nut Sedge,chufa sedge, nut grass, yellow nutsedge
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
अखरोट सेज
मीठी चेरी
In German
Nuss -Segge
Süße Kirsche
In French
souchet
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
tuerca de la juncia
Cereza dulce
In Greek
καρύδι σπαθόχορτο
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Nut Sedge
Cereja doce
In Polish
nakrętka turzyca
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
nut Sedge
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cypereae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Nut Sedge and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Nut Sedge and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Nut Sedge and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nut Sedge season is and Sweet Cherry season is . The type of soil for Nut Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nut Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Nut Sedge and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Nut Sedge and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Nut Sedge height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Nut Sedge and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Nut Sedge flower color: Orange, Gold, Bronze and Tan
Nut Sedge leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Nut Sedge and Sweet Cherry
Care of Nut Sedge and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nut Sedge 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 Nut Sedge 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.