Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western Asia
Europe
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
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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Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
choy sum
In German
Süße Kirsche
choy sum
In French
Cerise sucrée
choy sum
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
choy sum
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
choy sum
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
choy sum
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
choy sum
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Choy Sum
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Choy Sum Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Choy Sum are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Choy Sum
Care of Sweet Cherry and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.