Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Yellow, Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Red Elderberry
In German
Süße Kirsche
Rote Holunder
In French
Cerise sucrée
Red sureau
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Red Elderberry
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Sweet Cherry and Red Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Cherry and Red Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Sweet Cherry and Red Elderberry. Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns and Red Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting and Red Elderberry 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 Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Red Elderberry
Care of Sweet Cherry and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.