Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Tree
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
-
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of 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
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Mosaic viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
-
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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Ave Ave ligno
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mashua and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Mashua and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Bird Cherry season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mashua and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Mashua and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mashua and Bird Cherry
Care of Mashua and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Mashua 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.