Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Western Asia
Types
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Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
coastal environs
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, 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
Aphids, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
-
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Pitanga
मीठी चेरी
In German
Pitanga
Süße Kirsche
In French
Pitanga
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Pitanga
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Pitanga
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Cereja doce
In Polish
Pitanga
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Pitanga
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Pitanga and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Sweet Cherry. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Pitanga and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Sweet Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Pitanga and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Pitanga and Sweet Cherry
Care of Pitanga and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga 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.