Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Iris sibirica
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
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
Matte
Attracts
Birds
pollinators
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Siberian Iris
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Siberian Iris
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Siberian Iris season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Siberian Iris
Care of Bird Cherry and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.