Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Abbotswood potentilla, Daydawn potentilla, Klondike potentilla
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Rocky areas, Wet ground
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Fall, Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, 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
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
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Haemostatic, Hypoglycaemic, Mildly painful menstruation, Odontalgic, Premenstrual syndrome, Swelling
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as a dye
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
POTENTILLA
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Potentilla
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Potentilla plant
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Potentilla Pflanze
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
plante Potentilla
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
planta Potentilla
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
φυτό potentilla
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
planta Potentilla
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Potentilla roślin
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Potentilla herba
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Potentilla and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Potentilla and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Potentilla and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Potentilla season is Early Fall and Spring and Bird Cherry season is Early Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Potentilla is Well drained and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Potentilla is Slightly Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Potentilla and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Potentilla and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Potentilla height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Potentilla and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Potentilla flower color: Orange and Yellow
Potentilla leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Potentilla and Bird Cherry
Care of Potentilla and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Potentilla pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, 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 Potentilla 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.