Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Acer griseum
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
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
-
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Foundation, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER griseum
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Paperbark Maple
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
paperbark maple
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
paperbark Ahorn
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
érable paperbark
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
arce paperbark
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Paperbark σφενδάμου
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
de bordo paperbark
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
klon paperbark
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
paperbark acernis
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Paperbark Maple and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Paperbark Maple and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Maple and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Maple and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Paperbark Maple and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Maple and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Paperbark Maple and Bird Cherry
Care of Paperbark Maple and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark Maple 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.