Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
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 leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Pear
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
नाशपाती
In German
Süße Kirsche
Birne
In French
Cerise sucrée
Poire
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Pera
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Pera
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Gruszka
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Pear
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Sweet Cherry and Pear Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Pear are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Pear
Care of Sweet Cherry and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.