Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Gold, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Tubular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Medium
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Bougainvillea
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Bougainvillea
In German
Süße Kirsche
Bougainvillea
In French
Cerise sucrée
Bougainvilliers
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Bougainvillea
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Bougainvillea
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Bougainvillea
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Bugenwilli
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Bougainvillea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Prunus
Bougainvillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Bougainvillea
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Bougainvillea is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Bougainvillea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Bougainvillea Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Bougainvillea physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Bougainvillea are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
- Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweet Cherry and Bougainvillea
Care of Sweet Cherry and Bougainvillea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth 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 Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.