Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
China
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Yellow peach, White peach, Clingstone
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Warmer regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Red, Green, Light Green, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long, simple, curved and folded
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove all watersprouts, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Peach
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
आड़ू
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Pfirsich
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
pêche
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
melocotón
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
ροδάκινο
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
pêssego
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
brzoskwinia
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
persici
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peach and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Peach and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Peach and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peach season is Spring and Bird Cherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Peach is Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well drained and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peach is Acidic and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peach and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Peach and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Peach height is 1,005.84 cm and width 15.24 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Peach and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Care of Peach and Bird Cherry
Care of Peach and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peach pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove all watersprouts, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches 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 Peach 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.