Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, 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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
चीकू
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Breiapfelbaum
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Sapotillier
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
chicle
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
sapodilla
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
sapodilla
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
sapodilla
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapotaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sapotoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Sapodilla and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Sapodilla and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sapodilla and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Sapodilla and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Sapodilla and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sapodilla and Bird Cherry
Care of Sapodilla and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness 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 Sapodilla 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.