Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Schwarze Birke
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Black Birch
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Black Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Black Birch Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Black Birch are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Black Birch
Care of Bird Cherry and Black Birch 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 Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.