Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Western Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
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
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Süße Kirsche
Schwarze Birke
In French
Cerise sucrée
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Black Birch
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Black Birch Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Black Birch are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sweet Cherry and Black Birch
Care of Sweet Cherry and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.