Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
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Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Plum
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
बेर
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Pflaume
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
prune
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
ciruela
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
ameixa
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Śliwka
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Plum
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Plum season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Bird Cherry and Plum Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Plum are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Bird Cherry and Plum
Care of Bird Cherry and Plum 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 Plum pruning is done 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.