Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
common pear
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Seckel Pear
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Kultur-Birne
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Poirier commun
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
peral europeo, peral común
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Seckel Pear
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Seckel Pear
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Grusza pospolita
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Seckel Pear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Seckel Pear
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Seckel Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Seckel Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Seckel Pear season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Seckel Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Seckel Pear is Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Seckel Pear Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Seckel Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Seckel Pear are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Seckel Pear flower color: White
- Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Seckel Pear
Care of Bird Cherry and Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.