Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
California, Mexico
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, 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
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Süße Kirsche
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Cerise sucrée
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Monterey Pine
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Monterey Pine
Care of Sweet Cherry and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.