Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Swelling in the face
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
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture
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
-
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Cherry Tree
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Kirschbaum
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Cerisier
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Cerezo
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
κερασιά
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Cherry
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cherry Tree and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Cherry Tree and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and Bird Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Tree and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Cherry Tree and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cherry Tree and Bird Cherry
Care of Cherry Tree and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Tree 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.