Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Abelia
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Abelia
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Abelia
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Abelia
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Abelia
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Abelia
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Caprifolioideae
Properties of Bird Cherry and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Abelia. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Bird Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems and Toxic and Abelia has allergic reactions like Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems and Toxic. 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 Bird Cherry and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Abelia
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Abelia season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Abelia Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Abelia are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bird Cherry and Abelia
Care of Bird Cherry and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.