Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
North America
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Prairies, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
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, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Root
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Fall Phlox
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
fall phlox
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Fall Phlox
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Fall Phlox
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Fall Phlox
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Fall Phlox season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Fall Phlox
Care of Bird Cherry and Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.