Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic, Tonic
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Inner Bark, Root, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used for woodware
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BERZELIA lanuginosa
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Buttonbush
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Buttonbush shrub
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Button Strauch
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
buttonbush arbuste
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
arbusto buttonbush
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Buttonbush θάμνος
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
arbusto Buttonbush
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Buttonbush krzew
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Frutex Buttonbush
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bruniaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cephalanthus
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Buttonbush and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Buttonbush and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Buttonbush and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buttonbush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buttonbush is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Buttonbush is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Buttonbush and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Buttonbush and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Buttonbush height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Buttonbush and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Buttonbush flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Buttonbush leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Buttonbush and Bird Cherry
Care of Buttonbush and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Buttonbush pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves 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 Buttonbush 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.