Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
Banana Tree
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Banana Tree
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
केले के पेड़
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Bananenbaum
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Bananier
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Banano
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
μπανανιά
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
árvore de banana
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Banana drzewa
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Zingiberales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Banana Tree
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Banana Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Bird Cherry and Banana Tree Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Banana Tree are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Banana Tree
Care of Bird Cherry and Banana Tree 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 Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
