Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Overcup ओक
In German
Süße Kirsche
Overcup Oak
In French
Cerise sucrée
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Overcup Roble
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Sweet Cherry and Overcup Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Cherry and Overcup Oak? We provide you with everything About Sweet Cherry and Overcup Oak. Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns and Overcup Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Overcup Oak
Care of Sweet Cherry and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Overcup Oak pruning is done 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 Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.