Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Rich
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Rich
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Gastric
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Limonia acidissima
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
Sweet Cherry
In German
Indischer Holzapfel
Süße Kirsche
In French
Kawista
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Kawista
Cereza dulce
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Limonia
Cereja doce
In Polish
Feronia słoniowa
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Wood Apple and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Wood Apple and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Wood Apple and Sweet Cherry. Wood Apple doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Wood Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Wood Apple has allergic reactions like Gastric and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Gastric. 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 Wood Apple and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wood Apple and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Wood Apple and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Apple and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Apple season is Autumn and Sweet Cherry season is Autumn. The type of soil for Wood Apple is Rich and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Wood Apple and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Wood Apple and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Apple and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Wood Apple flower color: White
Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Wood Apple and Sweet Cherry
Care of Wood Apple and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Wood Apple 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.