Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern Asia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
अरवी
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Colocasia
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Colocasia
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Colocasia
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Kolokazja
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Acacieae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Taro
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Taro season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Taro Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Taro are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Bird Cherry and Taro
Care of Bird Cherry and Taro 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 Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.