Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Western Asia
Types
Couma macrocarpa
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Shape
Succulent
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
मीठी चेरी
In German
Tiger Tree
Süße Kirsche
In French
Tiger Tree
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Tiger Tree
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
Cereja doce
In Polish
Tiger Tree
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
tigris lignum
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Tiger Tree and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Tiger Tree and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Tiger Tree and Sweet Cherry. Tiger Tree has thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Tiger Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tiger Tree has allergic reactions like Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Nausea, Skin irritation 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 Tiger Tree and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Tiger Tree and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Care of Tiger Tree and Sweet Cherry
Care of Tiger Tree and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.