Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
-
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
-
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Tabernaemontana
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Tabernaemontana
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Prunus
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Crape Jasmine season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Crape Jasmine
Care of Bird Cherry and Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.