| Cherry | |
| Sweet Cherry |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Fruit: | Showy Indehiscent |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer Year Round |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Color: | Green |
| Flower Size: | 5"-6" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Inflorescence Type: | Catkin |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
| Uses: | Dye production Groundcover Culinary Herb |
| Edible Parts: | Flowers |
| Eating Methods: | Tea |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Fruit is poisonous: deses |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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