Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
meadows, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
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, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Gold, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize every year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Slows blood clotting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
constipation, Diarrhea, Eye Problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
VITIS labrusca 'Catawba'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Catawba Grape, Fox Grape
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Catawba अंगूर
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Catawba Traube
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Catawba raisin
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Catawba uva
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Catawba Σταφύλι
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Catawba Grape
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Catawba winogron
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Uva Catawba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Vitoideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Catawba Grape
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Catawba Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Catawba Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Catawba Grape season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Catawba Grape is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Catawba Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Catawba Grape Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Catawba Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Catawba Grape height is 300.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Catawba Grape are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Catawba Grape flower color: White
- Catawba Grape leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Catawba Grape
Care of Bird Cherry and Catawba Grape 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 Catawba Grape 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 Catawba Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.