Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
American Beech
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Süße Kirsche
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Cerise sucrée
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
faia americano
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and American Beech
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and American Beech Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and American Beech are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and American Beech
Care of Sweet Cherry and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.