Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
TAMARIX dioica
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
तामरिस्क
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Tamariske
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
tamarinier
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
tamarisco
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
ταμαρίς
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
tamarisco
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
tamaryszek
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
nemore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Tamaricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Tamarisk
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Tamarisk is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Tamarisk Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Tamarisk season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Tamarisk Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Tamarisk physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Tamarisk are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
- Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Tamarisk
Care of Bird Cherry and Tamarisk 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 Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.