Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
China
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Timor Black Bamboo, Javanese Black Bamboo, Black Asper Bamboo
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Not marine, Terrícola
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lime Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Dermatitis, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Antiemetic, Antitussive, Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Sedative, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Stem
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Black Bamboo, Running Bamboo
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
काला बांस
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
schwarzer Bambus
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
bambou noir
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
negro de bambú
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Black Bamboo
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Prunus
Phyllostachys Siebold & Zucc
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Black Bamboo
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Black Bamboo season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Black Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Black Bamboo Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Black Bamboo height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Black Bamboo are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Black Bamboo flower color:
- Black Bamboo leaf color: Lime Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Black Bamboo
Care of Bird Cherry and Black Bamboo 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 Black Bamboo pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.