Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Trees
  
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
  
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
  
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-1
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,500.00 cm
  
29
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Purple, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Chartreuse, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Chartreuse, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
  
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
  
Common Name
Bird Cherry
  
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
  
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
  
Goldmine Phlox
  
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
  
Goldgrube Phlox
  
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
  
Phlox Goldmine
  
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
  
Phlox Goldmine
  
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
  
Goldmine Phlox
  
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
  
Phlox Goldmine
  
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
  
Goldmine Phlox
  
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
  
.org Phlox
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Polemoniaceae
  
Genus
Prunus
  
Phlox
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Acacieae
  
Phlocideae
  
Subfamily
Prunoideae
  
Polemonioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Bird Cherry and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Bird Cherry and Goldmine 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 Goldmine 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 Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.