Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Juglans cinerea
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Gold
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Gastric, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Dysentry, Intestinal irritations, Small pox, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Application in Furniture, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Herbicide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
JUGLANS cinerea
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Butternut
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Butternut Tree
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Butternut Baum
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
noyer cendré
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
árbol de nogal
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Butternut Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Árvore Butternut
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
butternut Drzewo
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Butternut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Juglandales
Family
Rosaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Butternut Tree
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Butternut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Butternut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Butternut Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Butternut Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butternut Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Butternut Tree Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Butternut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Butternut Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Butternut Tree are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Butternut Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Butternut Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Butternut Tree
Care of Bird Cherry and Butternut Tree 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 Butternut Tree 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 Butternut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.