Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Applicable
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
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, 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, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
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
Not Available
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
कासनी
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Chicoree
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
chicorée
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
achicoria
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
ραδίκι
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
chicória
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
cykoria
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
pancratium
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cichorieae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chicory and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Chicory and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Chicory and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicory season is Summer and Bird Cherry season is Summer. The type of soil for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chicory and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Chicory and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Chicory and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Chicory flower color: Blue
Chicory leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chicory and Bird Cherry
Care of Chicory and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Chicory 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.