Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Hybrid origin
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Tritoma
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Tritoma
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Tritoma
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
tritoma
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
tritoma
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Tritoma
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Tritoma
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Tritoma
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Tritoma season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Tritoma Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Tritoma are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Tritoma
Care of Bird Cherry and Tritoma 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 Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.