Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Origin
Western Asia
China
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Caterpillars, Moth, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Diabetes, High cholestrol, Kidney Stones, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Preferably used as black tea, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
CAMELLIA sinensis
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Tea, Tea Camellia
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
चाय के पौधे
In German
Süße Kirsche
Teepflanze
In French
Cerise sucrée
usine de thé
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
planta del té
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
φυτό του τσαγιού
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
planta do chá
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Herbata roślin
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Tea herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Tea Plant
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Tea Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Tea Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tea Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tea Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Tea Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Tea Plant Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Tea Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Tea Plant height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Tea Plant are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Tea Plant flower color: White and Yellow
- Tea Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet Cherry and Tea Plant
Care of Sweet Cherry and Tea Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Tea Plant pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.