Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Red blotch
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Magnolienbaum
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
magnolia
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
magnólia
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Bird Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Tree and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Bird Cherry
Care of Magnolia Tree and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Magnolia Tree 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.