Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular 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
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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
चेरी प्लम
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
cherry Plum
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Prunus
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
cherry Plum
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
cherry Plum
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acacieae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Cherry Plum season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Cherry Plum flower color: Not Available
- Cherry Plum leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bird Cherry and Cherry Plum
Care of Bird Cherry and Cherry Plum 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 Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.