Arbutus

Bird Cherry

About Arbutus and Bird Cherry

Arbutus

Bird Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea

Types

Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry

Number of Varieties

12100

0 40000

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-93-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

8-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm1,500.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm600.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Arbutus menziesii

PRUNUS padus

Common Name

Arbutus

Bird Cherry

In Hindi

सदाबहार

सुंदार वृक्ष

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Vogel Kirschbaum

In French

arbousier

Oiseau Cherry Tree

In Spanish

Arbitus

Pájaro Cerezo

In Greek

κουμαριά

Bird Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

árbuto

Árvore de cereja do pássaro

In Polish

mącznik

Czeremcha drzewa

In Latin

arbutus

Ave Ave ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Rosales

Family

Ericaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acacieae

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Prunoideae

Number of Species

8100

1 27800

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Properties of Arbutus and Bird Cherry

Wondering what are the properties of Arbutus and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Arbutus and Bird Cherry. Arbutus doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Arbutus does not have fragrant flowers. Arbutus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems and Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems. 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 Arbutus and Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arbutus and Bird Cherry

Season and care of Arbutus and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Arbutus and Bird Cherry Physical Information

Arbutus and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Bird Cherry are as follows:

Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green

Care of Arbutus and Bird Cherry

Care of Arbutus and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.