Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
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
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
-
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Black Currant
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Carandas
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
karondas
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
karondas
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
karondas
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
karondas
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
karondas
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Karonda
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Karonda season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Karonda Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Karonda are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Karonda
Care of Bird Cherry and Karonda 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 Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.