Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Needs watering once a week, 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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Süße Kirsche
Crapemyrtle
In French
Cerise sucrée
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Prunus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Crapemyrtle
Care of Sweet Cherry and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.