Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
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Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Chrysanths
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Chrysanthemums
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Chrysanthemen
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Crisantemos
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Crisântemos
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Prunus
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Acacieae
Anthemideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Chrysanthemum season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Bird Cherry and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Chrysanthemum
Care of Bird Cherry and Chrysanthemum 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 Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.