Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
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Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Abutilon
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
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
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Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
flowering maple
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Schönmalve
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
érable floraison
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
arce de floración
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
de bordo florescimento
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
klon kwitnienia
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Flowering Maple
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Flowering Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Flowering Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Flowering Maple season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Flowering Maple Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Flowering Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Flowering Maple are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
- Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Bird Cherry and Flowering Maple
Care of Bird Cherry and Flowering Maple 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 Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Flowering Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.