Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
South America
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
V. × heilbornii
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Vegetative Reproduction
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used in making champagne
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Babaco
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Babaco
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Babaco
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Babaco
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Babaco
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Babaco
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Babaco
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Babaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Rosaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Prunus
Vasconcellea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Bird Cherry and Babaco
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Babaco? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Babaco. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Babaco 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 Babaco 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 Babaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Babaco
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Babaco is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Babaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Babaco season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Babaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Babaco Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Babaco physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Babaco are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
- Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Babaco
Care of Bird Cherry and Babaco 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 Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.