Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mexico, Central America
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Kakaopflanze
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
planta del cacao
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
planta do cacau
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Cocos herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acacieae
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Byttneroideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Cocoa Plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Bird Cherry and Cocoa Plant
Care of Bird Cherry and Cocoa Plant 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 Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, 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 Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.