Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Sandy areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
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
Not Available
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Artichoke
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Artichoke
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Artischocke
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Artichaut
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Karczoch
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
cactus
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Artichoke and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Bird Cherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Artichoke and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Artichoke and Bird Cherry
Care of Artichoke and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads 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 Artichoke 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.