Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Southern Africa
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
-
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Carissia
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Carissa
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
carissa
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
carissa
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
carissa
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
carissa
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
carissa
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
carissa
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
carissa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Carissa
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Carissa season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Carissa Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Carissa are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Carissa
Care of Bird Cherry and Carissa 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 Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.