Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Copper, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Beech tarcrust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mildly Toxic
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Bark, Tree trunks
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Making chairs to parquetry (flooring) and staircases
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Fagus sylvatica
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Copper Beech, European Beech, Purple Beech
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Copper Beech
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Copper Beech
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Hêtre pourpre
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Copper Beech
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Copper Beech
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Copper Beech
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Czerwony buk
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Copper Beech
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Copper Beech and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Copper Beech and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Beech and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Copper Beech is Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Copper Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copper Beech and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Copper Beech and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Beech height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Beech and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Copper Beech flower color: Yellow green
Copper Beech leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Copper Beech and Bird Cherry
Care of Copper Beech and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Beech 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 Copper Beech 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.