Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spinach Type
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Rotkohl
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Rosaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Red Cabbage season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Bird Cherry and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Red Cabbage
Care of Bird Cherry and Red Cabbage 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 Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.