Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Western Asia
Types
Kigelia africana
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Red, Tan
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Slow downs aging
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
KIGELIA africana
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Sausage Tree
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Sausage Tree
मीठी चेरी
In German
Sausage Tree
Süße Kirsche
In French
saucisse Arbre
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Árbol de salchicha
Cereza dulce
In Greek
λουκάνικο δέντρο
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Árvore de salsicha
Cereja doce
In Polish
kiełbasa Drzewo
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
farciminis ligno
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Sausage Tree and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Sausage Tree and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Sausage Tree and Sweet Cherry. Sausage Tree doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Sausage Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Sausage Tree has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe. 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 Sausage Tree and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sausage Tree and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Sausage Tree and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sausage Tree and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sausage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Sausage Tree and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Sausage Tree and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sausage Tree and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Sausage Tree and Sweet Cherry
Care of Sausage Tree and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree 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.