Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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, 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 when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Muhly Grass
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
hairawn muhly
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
muhly herbe
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
muhly Grass
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
muhly grama
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Prunus
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Muhly Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Muhly Grass
Care of Bird Cherry and Muhly Grass 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 Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.