Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Black Currant
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Black Currant
In German
Süße Kirsche
Black Currant
In French
Cerise sucrée
groseille noire
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
negro Grosella
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
groselha-preta
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Sweet Cherry and Black Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Cherry and Black Currant? We provide you with everything About Sweet Cherry and Black Currant. Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns and Black Currant doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting and Black Currant 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 Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Black Currant
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Black Currant Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Black Currant are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Black Currant
Care of Sweet Cherry and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Black Currant 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 Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.