Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Süße Kirsche
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Cerise sucrée
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Justicieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Malabar nut
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Malabar nut Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Malabar nut are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Malabar nut
Care of Sweet Cherry and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.