Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Africa, Asia
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
Süße Kirsche
Aubergine
In French
Cerise sucrée
Aubergine
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Berenjena
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Berinjela
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Bakłażan
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Eggplant
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Eggplant Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Eggplant are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Eggplant
Care of Sweet Cherry and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.