Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Süße Kirsche
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Cerise sucrée
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Sweet Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry? We provide you with everything About Sweet Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry. Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns and Kwanzan Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting and Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Sweet Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.