Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
North America
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
1-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Quaking Aspen
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Zitterpappel
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
tremble
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Not Available
Properties of Bird Cherry and Quaking Aspen
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Quaking Aspen? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Quaking Aspen. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Quaking Aspen season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Quaking Aspen flower color: Not Available
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Quaking Aspen
Care of Bird Cherry and Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.