Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, 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, Compost
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
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
No Medicinal Use
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Unknown
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
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
david ward
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
david ward
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
david ward
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
david ward
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
david ward
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
david ward
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
david ward
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
david ward
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of David Ward and Bird Cherry
Season and care of David Ward and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
David Ward and Bird Cherry Physical Information
David Ward and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Bird Cherry are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of David Ward and Bird Cherry
Care of David Ward and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward 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.