Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
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
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Blackjack Oak season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Bird Cherry and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Bird Cherry and Blackjack Oak
Care of Bird Cherry and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.