Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Fruit
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
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 roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus
BETULA nigra
Common Name
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
River Birch
In Hindi
Sour cherry
River Birch
In German
Sauerkirsche
Fluss Birch
In French
Prunus cerasus
Birch river
In Spanish
Prunus cerasus
river Birch
In Greek
Sour cherry
ποταμός Birch
In Portuguese
Ginja
river Birch
In Polish
Wiśnia pospolita
Rzeka Birch
In Latin
Prunus cerasus
Betula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sour Cherry and River Birch
Season and care of Sour Cherry and River Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Sour Cherry and River Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sour Cherry season is Spring and Summer and River Birch season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Sour Cherry is Loam and for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Sour Cherry and River Birch Physical Information
Sour Cherry and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sour Cherry and River Birch are as follows:
Sour Cherry flower color: White
Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sour Cherry and River Birch
Care of Sour Cherry and River Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sour Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.