Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Western Asia
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
European crab apple
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
european crab apple
In German
Süße Kirsche
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Cerise sucrée
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Cherry and European Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Cherry and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Sweet Cherry and European Crab Apple. Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting and European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sweet Cherry and European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweet Cherry and European Crab Apple
Care of Sweet Cherry and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.