Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, H2, 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
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Copper iris
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Copper Iris
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Copper Iris
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Copper Iris
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Copper Iris
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Copper Iris season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Copper Iris Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Copper Iris are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Copper Iris
Care of Bird Cherry and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris pruning is done 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.