Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
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Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Prunus serrulata
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, 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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
चेरी
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Blühende Kirsch
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
cerisier
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
floración de la cereza
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
cereja de florescência
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Bird Cherry and Flowering Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Flowering Cherry? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Flowering Cherry. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Flowering Cherry 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 Flowering Cherry 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 Flowering Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Flowering Cherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Flowering Cherry
Care of Bird Cherry and Flowering Cherry 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 Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, 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 Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.