Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
-
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Ovate-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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Needs less watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Lemon Thyme
In German
Süße Kirsche
Zitronenthymian
In French
Cerise sucrée
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
citron Thyme
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Lemon Thyme
Care of Sweet Cherry and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.