Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Western Asia
Types
not available
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Spreading mass
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
QUERCUS alba
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
White Oak
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
सफेद ओक
मीठी चेरी
In German
weiße Eiche
Süße Kirsche
In French
chêne blanc
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
roble blanco
Cereza dulce
In Greek
White Oak
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Carvalho branco
Cereja doce
In Polish
biały dąb
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Quercus alba
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of White Oak and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of White Oak and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About White Oak and Sweet Cherry. White Oak doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also White Oak does not have fragrant flowers. White Oak has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough. 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 White Oak and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Oak and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of White Oak and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about White Oak and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Oak is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
White Oak and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
White Oak and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of White Oak and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of White Oak and Sweet Cherry
Care of White Oak and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer White Oak 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.