Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration 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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Silver bells
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Silver bells
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Silver bells
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Silver bells
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Silver bells
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Silver bells
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Silver bells
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Silver bells
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Bells and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Silver Bells and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Bells and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Bells season is Spring and Bird Cherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Bells is and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Bells is and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Bells and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Silver Bells and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Bells and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Silver Bells flower color: White
Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Silver Bells and Bird Cherry
Care of Silver Bells and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells 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.