Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
New Zealand
Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Crimson
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Dysentry
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
METROSIDEROS excelsa
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
pohutukawa
मीठी चेरी
In German
pohutukawa
Süße Kirsche
In French
pohutukawa
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
pohutukawa
Cereza dulce
In Greek
pohutukawa
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
pohutukawa
Cereja doce
In Polish
pohutukawa
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
pohutukawa
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Metrosideros
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pohutukawa and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Pohutukawa and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Pohutukawa and Sweet Cherry. Pohutukawa doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Pohutukawa does not have fragrant flowers. Pohutukawa has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Pohutukawa and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pohutukawa and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Pohutukawa and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Pohutukawa and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pohutukawa season is Spring and Summer and Sweet Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pohutukawa is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pohutukawa is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Pohutukawa and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Pohutukawa and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Pohutukawa height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pohutukawa and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Pohutukawa flower color: Red and Crimson
Pohutukawa leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Gray
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pohutukawa and Sweet Cherry
Care of Pohutukawa and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa 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.