Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red, Coral, Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
ARBUTUS arizonica
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Arizona Madrone
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Arizona Madrone
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Arizona Madrone
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Arizona Madrone
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Arizona MADRONE
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Αριζόνα Madrone
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Arizona Madrone
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Arizona Madrone
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Arizona Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Arizona Madrone
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Arizona Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Arizona Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Arizona Madrone season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Arizona Madrone is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arizona Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Arizona Madrone Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Arizona Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Arizona Madrone height is 550.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Arizona Madrone are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Arizona Madrone flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Arizona Madrone leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Arizona Madrone
Care of Bird Cherry and Arizona Madrone 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 Arizona Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arizona Madrone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.