Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Africa
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Yardlong Bean
Black-Eyed Peas
Catjang
Dixie Lee Pea
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
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
Flower Color
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White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Deltoid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Nematodes, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Legume allergy
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
Diuretic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
VIGNA unguiculata
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Blackeyed Pea
Cowpea
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
लोबिया
In German
Süße Kirsche
cowpea
In French
Cerise sucrée
niébé
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
caupí
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
cowpea
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Koopea
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Koopea
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Koopea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Cowpea
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Cowpea is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Cowpea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cowpea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cowpea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Cowpea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Cowpea Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Cowpea physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cowpea height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Cowpea are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Cowpea
Care of Sweet Cherry and Cowpea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Cowpea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cowpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.