Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Russia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Blackwort
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Blackwort
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Blackwort
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Blackwort
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Blackwort
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Blackwort
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Comfrey
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Comfrey season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Comfrey Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Comfrey are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Bird Cherry and Comfrey
Care of Bird Cherry and Comfrey 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 Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.