Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
China
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
PRUNUS armeniaca
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Apricot
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
खूबानी
In German
Süße Kirsche
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
In French
Cerise sucrée
Abricot or Abricotier
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Albaricoque
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Βερύκοκκο
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Apricot
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Morela
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Apricot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Cherry and Apricot
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Cherry and Apricot? We provide you with everything About Sweet Cherry and Apricot. Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns and Apricot doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting and Apricot has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting. 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 Sweet Cherry and Apricot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Apricot
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Apricot is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Apricot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Apricot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Apricot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Apricot Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Apricot physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Apricot are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
- Apricot leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Cherry and Apricot
Care of Sweet Cherry and Apricot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Apricot pruning is done 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 Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.