Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
India, Nepal, China
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Betula utilis
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
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Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Süße Kirsche
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Cerise sucrée
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Sweet Cherry and Himalayan Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Cherry and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Sweet Cherry and Himalayan Birch. Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Himalayan Birch
Care of Sweet Cherry and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.