Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Red Buckeye
In German
Süße Kirsche
Red Buckeye
In French
Cerise sucrée
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Red Buckeye
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Sweet Cherry and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Cherry and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Sweet Cherry and Red Buckeye. Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Red Buckeye
Care of Sweet Cherry and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.