Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
चेरी टमाटर
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Kirschtomate
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Tomate cherry
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Tomate cereja
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Cherry Tomato season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Cherry Tomato
Care of Bird Cherry and Cherry Tomato 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 Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.