Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Europe
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
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
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Dwarf Iris
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Zwergiris
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Enano Iris
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bird Cherry and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Dwarf Iris. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Bird Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems and Toxic and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bird Cherry and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Dwarf Iris season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Dwarf Iris
Care of Bird Cherry and Dwarf 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 Dwarf 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.