Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America
  
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
  
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
  
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
  
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,500.00 cm
  
29
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Purple, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, 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
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
  
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
  
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
  
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
  
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Screening / Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
  
PRUNUS padus
  
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
  
Bird Cherry
  
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
  
सुंदार वृक्ष
  
In German
Kakaopflanze
  
Vogel Kirschbaum
  
In French
usine de cacao
  
Oiseau Cherry Tree
  
In Spanish
planta del cacao
  
Pájaro Cerezo
  
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
  
Bird Cherry Tree
  
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
  
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
  
In Polish
Kakao roślin
  
Czeremcha drzewa
  
In Latin
Cocos herba
  
Ave Ave ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Sterculiaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Theobroma
  
Prunus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Theobromeae
  
Acacieae
  
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
  
Prunoideae
  
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Bird Cherry
Care of Cocoa Plant and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, 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 Cocoa Plant 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.