Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Iris
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Terrestrial
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
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
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
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
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Zwergiris
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Dwarf Iris
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Bird Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Bird Cherry
Care of Dwarf Iris and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf 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 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.