| Cherry | |
| Sweet Cherry |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent Indehiscent |
| Fruiting Time: | Spring Winter |
| Flowers: | Other |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color |
| Flower Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Edible Parts: | Seeds or Nuts |
| Eating Methods: | Tea Cooked Fermented |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous: seesd Fruit is poisonous |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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