Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
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, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Black Cherry
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Süße Kirsche
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Cerise sucrée
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Cherry and Black Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Cherry and Black Cherry? We provide you with everything About Sweet Cherry and Black Cherry. Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns and Black Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting and Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Black Cherry
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Black Cherry Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Black Cherry are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Cherry and Black Cherry
Care of Sweet Cherry and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.