Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oblong or Lanceolate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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, 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 fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
QUERCUS ilex
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
होल्म ओक
In German
Süße Kirsche
Steineiche
In French
Cerise sucrée
chêne vert
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
encina
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
πρινόδενδρο
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
azinheira
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
dąb skalny
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
ilice
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
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Holm Oak
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Holm Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Holm Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Holm Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Holm Oak Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Holm Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Holm Oak are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet Cherry and Holm Oak
Care of Sweet Cherry and Holm Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Holm Oak 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 Holm Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.