Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Bronchitis, Chest pain, Cough, Fever, Kidney Stones, Malaria, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
CAESALPINIA pulcherrima
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Pride of Barbados
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Pride of Barbados
In German
Süße Kirsche
Stolz von Barbados
In French
Cerise sucrée
Fierté de la Barbade
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Orgullo de Barbados
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Υπερηφάνεια των Μπαρμπάντος
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Offs Pridi Varvias
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Pridi offs Varvias
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Pridi offs Varvias
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Pride of Barbados
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Pride of Barbados is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Pride of Barbados Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pride of Barbados season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pride of Barbados is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Pride of Barbados is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Pride of Barbados Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Pride of Barbados physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pride of Barbados height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Pride of Barbados are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Pride of Barbados flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Pride of Barbados leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Cherry and Pride of Barbados
Care of Sweet Cherry and Pride of Barbados include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Pride of Barbados 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 Pride of Barbados needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.