Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Arundo, Carrizo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Requires a lot of 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Giant Reed
In German
Süße Kirsche
Pfahlrohr
In French
Cerise sucrée
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Arundo donax
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Giant Reed
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Giant Reed Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Giant Reed are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sweet Cherry and Giant Reed
Care of Sweet Cherry and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.