Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
China, Japan
Western Asia
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Toothed
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Birds, Flies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Edging, Groundcover
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
pachysandra
मीठी चेरी
In German
Ysander
Süße Kirsche
In French
pachysandra
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Pachysandra
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
Cereja doce
In Polish
Runianka
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Pachysandra
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
sarcococceae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Pachysandra and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Pachysandra and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Pachysandra and Sweet Cherry. Pachysandra doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Pachysandra does not have fragrant flowers. Pachysandra has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like allergic reaction. 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 Pachysandra and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Pachysandra and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Pachysandra and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Pachysandra and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Pachysandra and Sweet Cherry
Care of Pachysandra and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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.