Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full 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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged 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
Root rot, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
-
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, 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
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Cordia subcordata
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Cordia subcordata
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kou and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Kou and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kou and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Kou and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Kou and Bird Cherry
Care of Kou and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged 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 Kou 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.