Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
चेरी मिर्च
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
cerise Pepper
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Pepper and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cherry Pepper and Bird Cherry
Care of Cherry Pepper and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead 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 Cherry Pepper 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.