Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Fruit
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Sour cherry
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Sauerkirsche
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Prunus cerasus
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Prunus cerasus
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Sour cherry
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Ginja
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Wiśnia pospolita
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Prunus cerasus
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Sour Cherry and Bird Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Sour Cherry and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Sour Cherry and Bird Cherry. Sour Cherry doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Sour Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sour Cherry has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness and Skin irritation and Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sour Cherry and Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sour Cherry and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Sour Cherry and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sour Cherry and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sour Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Bird Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Sour Cherry is Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sour Cherry and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Sour Cherry and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Sour Cherry and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Sour Cherry flower color: White
Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sour Cherry and Bird Cherry
Care of Sour Cherry and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry 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.