Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Willow Oak
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Overcup ओक
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Overcup Oak
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Willow Oak
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Willow Oak season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Willow Oak Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Willow Oak are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Willow Oak
Care of Bird Cherry and Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.