Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Acacia aulacocarpa, Papuan wattle, Red wattle
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Valley, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, H2, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Back pain, Chest pain, Colic, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Liver problems, Sore Eyes, Stomachic, Tonic, tonic in pregnancy, Tooth ache, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treating fever, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Gum, Used as fuel, Wood is used for making furniture
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
PELTOPHORUM africanum
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Black Wattle, Weeping Wattle
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Black Wattle Tree
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Schwarz Akazie Baum
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Noir Arbre Wattle
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Negro del árbol del zarzo
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Μαύρο Wattle Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Árvore da acácia negra
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Czarne Drzewo akacji
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Niger Wattle ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acacieae
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Black Wattle
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Black Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Black Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Black Wattle season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Black Wattle is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Black Wattle Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Black Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Black Wattle height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Black Wattle are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Black Wattle flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Black Wattle leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Black Wattle
Care of Bird Cherry and Black Wattle 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 Wattle pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Black Wattle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.