Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Asia, Europe
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
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Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Thyme
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Süße Kirsche
Thymian
In French
Cerise sucrée
Thym
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Tomillo
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Tomilho
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Tymianek
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Thyme
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Thyme Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Thyme are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color:
Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Cherry and Thyme
Care of Sweet Cherry and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.