Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Phoenix dactylifera
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
-
Yellow, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Compost, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Anemia, anti-inflammatory, constipation, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
PHOENIX dactylifera
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Date Palm
In German
Süße Kirsche
Dattelpalme
In French
Cerise sucrée
Palmier dattier
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Palmera datilera
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Χουρμαδιά
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
palma de tâmara
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Data Palm
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Date Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Phoeniceae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Date Palm
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Date Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Date Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Date Palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Date Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Date Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Date Palm Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Date Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Date Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Date Palm are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Date Palm
Care of Sweet Cherry and Date Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Date Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Date Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.