Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
South America, Brazil
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
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Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
coastal environs
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Orange
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
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Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
Prunus avium
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Pitanga
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Pitanga
Kirschbaum
In French
Pitanga
Cerisier
In Spanish
Pitanga
Cerezo
In Portuguese
Pitanga
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Pitanga
wiśniowe drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Pitanga and Cherry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Cherry Tree? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Cherry Tree. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Cherry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Cherry Tree 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 Pitanga and Cherry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Pitanga and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Pitanga and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Pitanga and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pitanga and Cherry Tree
Care of Pitanga and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.