Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
Sweet Cherry
In German
Breiapfelbaum
Süße Kirsche
In French
Sapotillier
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
chicle
Cereza dulce
In Greek
sapodilla
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
sapodilla
Cereja doce
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
sapodilla
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapotaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sapoteae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Sapotoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sapodilla and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Sapodilla and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Sapodilla and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Sapodilla and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sapodilla and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sapodilla and Sweet Cherry
Care of Sapodilla and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Sapodilla 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.