Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Süße Kirsche
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Cerise sucrée
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and White Cedar
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and White Cedar Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and White Cedar are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and White Cedar
Care of Sweet Cherry and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and White Cedar 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 White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.