Origin
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Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
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Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
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
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Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
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Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
RIBES x culverwellii
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Jostaberry
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Jostaberry
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Jostaberry
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
casseille
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Jostaberry
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Jostaberry
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Jostaberry
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Jostaberry
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
OLIVE
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jostaberry and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Jostaberry and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Jostaberry and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jostaberry season is Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jostaberry and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Jostaberry and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Jostaberry and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jostaberry and Bird Cherry
Care of Jostaberry and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning 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 Jostaberry 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.