Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
South America
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
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
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Peppertree
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Peppertree
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Peppertree
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Peppertree
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
peppertree
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Peppertree
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Peppertree
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Peppertree
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Peppertree season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Peppertree Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Peppertree are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Peppertree
Care of Bird Cherry and Peppertree 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 Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, 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 Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.