Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
China
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Snow Queen', Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Arctic Jay'
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Transplanting
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
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
Glossy
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Antioxidants, Cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Kernel, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Added to salads, Chewing, Gum, Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica 'Redchief'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Nectarine, Redchief Nectarine, White Nectarine
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
आड़ू
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Redchief'
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Pêcher
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Prunus persica
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Prunus persica var. nucipersica «Κόκκινο Διευθύνων»
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Pessegueiro
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Brzoskwinia zwyczajna
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Prunus persica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and White Nectarine
Season and care of Bird Cherry and White Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and White Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and White Nectarine season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for White Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and White Nectarine Physical Information
Bird Cherry and White Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas White Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and White Nectarine are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
White Nectarine flower color: Light Pink
- White Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and White Nectarine
Care of Bird Cherry and White Nectarine 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 White Nectarine 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 White Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.