Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
moist forests, Slopes
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 Spring, Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacterial leaf scorch, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cold, Cough, Emetic, gonorrhoea, Kidney problems, Pectoral, Swelling, Vomiting
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as preservative
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
Feature Plant
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER pensylvanicum
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Moosewood, striped maple, moose maple
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
धारीदार मेपल
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
gestreifte Ahorn
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
érable rayé
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
arce rayado
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
ριγέ σφενδάμου
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
plátano listrada
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
paski klonu
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
alba acernis
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Moosewood Tree and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Moosewood Tree and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Moosewood Tree and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moosewood Tree season is and Bird Cherry season is . The type of soil for Moosewood Tree is Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Moosewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Moosewood Tree and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Moosewood Tree and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Moosewood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Moosewood Tree and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Moosewood Tree flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Moosewood Tree leaf color: Light Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Moosewood Tree and Bird Cherry
Care of Moosewood Tree and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moosewood 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 Moosewood 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.