Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
North America
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Grass
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Prunus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Bird Cherry and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Bird Cherry and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.