Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
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, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Chrysanthemums
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Chrysanths
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Chrysanthemen
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Chrysanthèmes
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Crisantemos
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Chryzantemy
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Prunus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Acacieae
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Bird Cherry season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chrysanthemum and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and Bird Cherry
Care of Chrysanthemum and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots 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 Chrysanthemum 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.