Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light 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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Süße Kirsche
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Cerise sucrée
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sweet Cherry and Bird Cherry
Care of Sweet Cherry and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.