Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Süße Kirsche
Kakaopflanze
In French
Cerise sucrée
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
planta del cacao
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
planta do cacau
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Kakao roślin
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Cocos herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Byttneroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Cherry and Cocoa Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Cherry and Cocoa Plant? We provide you with everything About Sweet Cherry and Cocoa Plant. Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns and Cocoa Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting and Cocoa Plant 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 Cocoa Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Sweet Cherry and Cocoa Plant
Care of Sweet Cherry and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, 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 Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.