Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, 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
Prune in the late winter or spring, 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
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Wild Plum
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
जंगली बेर
In German
Süße Kirsche
wild Plum
In French
Cerise sucrée
wild Plum
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Wild Plum
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Wild Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Wild Plum
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Wild Plum Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Wild Plum are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet Cherry and Wild Plum
Care of Sweet Cherry and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.