Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Vine/Liana
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Bird Cherry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Ivy and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Bird Cherry
Care of Boston Ivy and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering and 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. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.