Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
-
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
red alder
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
rot-Erle
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
aliso rojo
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Red Alder
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Red Alder season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Red Alder Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Red Alder are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Red Alder
Care of Bird Cherry and Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.