Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Orange
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
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
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
-
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
Prunus avium
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Kirschbaum
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Cerisier
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Cerezo
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Cherry Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Bird Cherry and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Cherry Tree
Care of Bird Cherry and Cherry 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 Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.