Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Types
Fruit
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus
OXALIS acetosella
Common Name
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
In Hindi
Sour cherry
Wood Sorrel
In German
Sauerkirsche
Sauerklee
In French
Prunus cerasus
bois Sorrel
In Spanish
Prunus cerasus
alazán de madera
In Greek
Sour cherry
ξύλο Sorrel
In Portuguese
Ginja
Sorrel de madeira
In Polish
Wiśnia pospolita
Drewno szczaw
In Latin
Prunus cerasus
Rumex ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sour Cherry and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Sour Cherry and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Sour Cherry and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sour Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Wood Sorrel season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Sour Cherry is Loam and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Sour Cherry and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Sour Cherry and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sour Cherry and Wood Sorrel are as follows:
Sour Cherry flower color: White
Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sour Cherry and Wood Sorrel
Care of Sour Cherry and Wood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sour Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.