Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
White, Lavender, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Eruption'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
green hosta
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
green hosta
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Funkie
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
plantain lily
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
lirio de plátano
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
lírio banana
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
babki lilia
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
plantago lilium
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Green Hosta and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Green Hosta and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Green Hosta and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Green Hosta and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Green Hosta and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Green Hosta and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Care of Green Hosta and Bird Cherry
Care of Green Hosta and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Hosta 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 Green Hosta 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.