Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Fruit
Not avaialable
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus
Malus domestica
Common Name
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
Apple, Cooking Apple, Crimson King Apple, Red Cider Apple, Red Eating Apple
In Hindi
Sour cherry
Cider Apple
In German
Sauerkirsche
Cider Apple
In French
Prunus cerasus
Cider Apple
In Spanish
Prunus cerasus
sidra de manzana
In Greek
Sour cherry
Cider Apple
In Portuguese
Ginja
sidra de maçã
In Polish
Wiśnia pospolita
Cider Apple
In Latin
Prunus cerasus
Pupillam cisere
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sour Cherry and Cider Apple
Season and care of Sour Cherry and Cider Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Sour Cherry and Cider Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sour Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Cider Apple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Sour Cherry is Loam and for Cider Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Cider Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Sour Cherry and Cider Apple Physical Information
Sour Cherry and Cider Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cider Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sour Cherry and Cider Apple are as follows:
Sour Cherry flower color: White
Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Cider Apple flower color: White
- Cider Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Sour Cherry and Cider Apple
Care of Sour Cherry and Cider Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sour Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cider Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cider Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
