Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Mediterranean
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not available
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Deep Red, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
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, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Pomegranate
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
अनार
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Granatapfel
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Grenade
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Granada
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Ρόδι
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Romã
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Granat
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
malogranatum
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Punicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Punicoideae
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pomegranate and Bird Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Pomegranate and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Pomegranate and Bird Cherry. Pomegranate doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Pomegranate does not have fragrant flowers. Pomegranate has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling and Throat itching and Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pomegranate and Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pomegranate and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Pomegranate and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Pomegranate and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pomegranate season is Spring and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pomegranate and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Pomegranate and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Pomegranate and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pomegranate and Bird Cherry
Care of Pomegranate and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate 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.