Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
V. × heilbornii
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
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
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove shoots
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Digestive disorders
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Babaco
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Babaco
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Babaco
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Babaco
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Babaco
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Babaco
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Babaco
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Babaco
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Caricaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Vasconcellea
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Babaco and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Babaco and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Babaco and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Babaco and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Babaco and Bird Cherry
Care of Babaco and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots 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 Babaco 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.