Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
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
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 branches
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds
Allergy
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Baobab
In German
Süße Kirsche
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Cerise sucrée
Baobab
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Baobab
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Baobab
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
baobá
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Baobab
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Bombacoideae
Properties of Sweet Cherry and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Cherry and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Sweet Cherry and Baobab. Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting and Baobab 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 Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Baobab
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Baobab season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Baobab Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Baobab are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Baobab
Care of Sweet Cherry and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.