Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern United States
Western Asia
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
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, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
slash pine
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
मीठी चेरी
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Süße Kirsche
In French
slash pine
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
pino slash
Cereza dulce
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Cereja doce
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Slash Pine and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Slash Pine and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Slash Pine and Sweet Cherry. Slash Pine doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Slash Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Slash Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma and Skin irritation and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Asthma and Skin irritation. 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 Slash Pine and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Slash Pine and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Slash Pine and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Slash Pine and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Slash Pine and Sweet Cherry
Care of Slash Pine and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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.