Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Orange Red
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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
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
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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 serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Properties of Bird Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Kwanzan 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 Kwanzan 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 Kwanzan Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Bird Cherry and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Bird Cherry and Kwanzan 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 Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.