Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Not Available
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Gray 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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Caterpillar
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
Phyllanthus acidus
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Tahitian gooseberry, country gooseberry, star gooseberry, starberry, grosella
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
ताहितियन आमला
In German
Süße Kirsche
Tahitian Stachelbeere
In French
Cerise sucrée
Tahitian Gooseberry
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Tahitian grosella espinosa
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Tahitian Φραγκοστάφυλο
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Tahitian Gooseberry
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Tahitian agrest
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Tahitian Gooseberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Tahitian Gooseberry
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Tahitian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Tahitian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tahitian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tahitian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Tahitian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Tahitian Gooseberry Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Tahitian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Tahitian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Tahitian Gooseberry are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Tahitian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Tahitian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Sweet Cherry and Tahitian Gooseberry
Care of Sweet Cherry and Tahitian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Tahitian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tahitian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.