Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Asthma
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
-
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Red Currant
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Red Currant
In German
Süße Kirsche
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Cerise sucrée
Groseille
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Grosella
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Groselha
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Red Currant
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Red Currant Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Red Currant are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Red Currant
Care of Sweet Cherry and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.