Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
not available
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Ovate
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Unknown
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, 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
Not Available
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
silky cornel
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Kinnikinnick
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Kinnikinnick
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kinnikinnick and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Kinnikinnick and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Kinnikinnick and Bird Cherry
Care of Kinnikinnick and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick 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.