Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Water carefully
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
रो अंजीर
In German
Süße Kirsche
Birkenfeige
In French
Cerise sucrée
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
higo llorón
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
chorando fig
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
płacz rys
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Weeping Fig
Care of Sweet Cherry and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.