Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Hybrid origin
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
ditches, vacant lots, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water frequently while growing
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Lily Beetle, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Deers
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Food Allergy, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing
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, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
RUBUS 'Apache'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Blackberry
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
ब्लैकबेरी
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Brombeere
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
la mûre
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Mora
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Βατόμουρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Amora preta
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Jeżyna
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Etiam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Blackberry
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Blackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Blackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Blackberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Blackberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Blackberry Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Blackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Blackberry height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Blackberry are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Blackberry flower color: White
- Blackberry leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Blackberry
Care of Bird Cherry and Blackberry 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 Blackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blackberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.