Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mexico
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-14
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
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
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
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
tabardillo
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
tabardillo
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
tabardillo
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
tabardillo
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Tabardillo
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Tabardillo
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Tabardillo
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Tabardillo season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Tabardillo Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Tabardillo are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Tabardillo
Care of Bird Cherry and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.