Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Caribbean
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Süße Kirsche
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Cerise sucrée
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Jacaranda
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Jacaranda Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Jacaranda are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Jacaranda
Care of Sweet Cherry and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.