Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
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Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-8
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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
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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
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arbutoideae
Prunoideae
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.