Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Asia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Brassica rapa
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
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
-
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
-
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Tatsoi
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Tatsoi
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Tatsoi
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Tatsoi
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Tatsoi
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Tatsoi
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Tatsoi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Rosaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Tatsoi
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Tatsoi season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Tatsoi Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Tatsoi are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Tatsoi
Care of Bird Cherry and Tatsoi 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 Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.