Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
China
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Insignificant
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In German
Süße Kirsche
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Cerise sucrée
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color:
Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Cherry and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Sweet Cherry and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.