Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
AMMI majus
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
बिशप निराना
In German
Süße Kirsche
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Cerise sucrée
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
biznaga
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Prunus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Bishop's Weed
Care of Sweet Cherry and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.