Leatherleaf Viburnum

Bird Cherry

About Leatherleaf Viburnum and Bird Cherry

Leatherleaf Viburnum

Bird Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

China

Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea

Types

Viburnum rhytidophyllum

Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry

Number of Varieties

150100

0 40000

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Habitat

Cold Regions

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-83-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10

Habit

Narrow Upright/Fastigiate

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm1,500.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm600.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Black

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate to elliptical

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Light Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

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

Aphids, Beetles

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Light Frost

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, pollinators

Birds

Allergy

Toxic

Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Farmland, Wild gardens

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators

Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum

PRUNUS padus

Common Name

leatherleaf plant

Bird Cherry

In Hindi

Leatherleaf Viburnum

सुंदार वृक्ष

In German

Runzelblättriger Schneeball

Vogel Kirschbaum

In French

Viburnum rhytidophyllum

Oiseau Cherry Tree

In Spanish

Viburnum rhytidophyllum

Pájaro Cerezo

In Greek

Viburnum rhytidophyllum

Bird Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

Kalina sztywnolistna

Árvore de cereja do pássaro

In Polish

Kalina sztywnolistna

Czeremcha drzewa

In Latin

leatherleaf viburnum

Ave Ave ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Dipsacales

Rosales

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Viburnum

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acacieae

Subfamily

Prunoideae

Number of Species

150100

1 27800

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Properties of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Bird Cherry

Wondering what are the properties of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Leatherleaf Viburnum and Bird Cherry. Leatherleaf Viburnum doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Leatherleaf Viburnum does not have fragrant flowers. Leatherleaf Viburnum has allergic reactions like Toxic and Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Bird Cherry

Season and care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Viburnum and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Leatherleaf Viburnum and Bird Cherry Physical Information

Leatherleaf Viburnum and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Bird Cherry are as follows:

Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green

Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Bird Cherry

Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum 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.