Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Needle like
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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 in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
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Single, Double, Semi-Double
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, 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, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In German
Süße Kirsche
Heidekraut
In French
Cerise sucrée
bruyère
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
brezo
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
ερείκη
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
urze
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
wrzos
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Heather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Heather
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Heather season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Heather is Acidic.
Sweet Cherry and Heather Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Heather are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Heather
Care of Sweet Cherry and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.