Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
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 Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
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
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Lignum Vitae
In German
Süße Kirsche
Lignum Vitae
In French
Cerise sucrée
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Palo santo
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
pau-santo
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Sweet Cherry and Lignum Vitae
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Cherry and Lignum Vitae? We provide you with everything About Sweet Cherry and Lignum Vitae. Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns and Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting and Lignum Vitae 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 Lignum Vitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Lignum Vitae
Care of Sweet Cherry and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.