Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Scale Insects
Birds
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Silverberry
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Silverberry
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Silverberry
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Silverberry
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Silverberry
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Silverberry
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Silverberry
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Silverberry and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Silverberry and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverberry and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Silverberry and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Care of Silverberry and Bird Cherry
Care of Silverberry and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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.