Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Sassafras
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Sassafras
In German
Süße Kirsche
Sassafras
In French
Cerise sucrée
Sassafras
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Sasafrás
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
sassafrás
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Sassafras
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Sassafras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Cinnamomeae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Lauroideae
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Sassafras
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Sassafras Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Sassafras are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Sassafras
Care of Sweet Cherry and Sassafras include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Sassafras 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 Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.