Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Water daily during 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
East Indian Oak, Teak
In German
Süße Kirsche
Teak
In French
Cerise sucrée
Teak
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Teak
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Teak
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Teak
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Teak
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Cherry and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Cherry and Teak? We provide you with everything About Sweet Cherry and Teak. Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting and Teak 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 Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Teak
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Teak Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Teak are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sweet Cherry and Teak
Care of Sweet Cherry and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.