Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
it is a type of cabbage
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
agricultural areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
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, Fertilize when new
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Rotkohl
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Chou rouge
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Cabbage and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Cabbage and Bird Cherry
Care of Red Cabbage and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning 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 Red Cabbage 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.