Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Russia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Primula elatior
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan
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
Summer
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
-
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Root
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
Primula elatior
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Oxlip
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Primula elatior
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Oxlip
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Oxlip
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Oxlip
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Oxlip season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Oxlip Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Oxlip are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Oxlip
Care of Bird Cherry and Oxlip 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 Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.