Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Chionodoxa luciliae
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, 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
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Chionodoxa
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Chionodoxa
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Chionodoxa
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chionodoxa and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Bird Cherry
Care of Chionodoxa and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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.