Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Bearded Iris
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
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
Rose, Burgundy
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Bird Cherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Bird Cherry
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris 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 Dwarf Bearded Iris 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.