Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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
Cottage garden
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus acidus
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Tahitian gooseberry, country gooseberry, star gooseberry, starberry, grosella
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
ताहितियन आमला
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Tahitian Stachelbeere
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Tahitian Gooseberry
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Tahitian grosella espinosa
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Tahitian Φραγκοστάφυλο
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Tahitian Gooseberry
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Tahitian agrest
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Tahitian Gooseberry
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Tahitian Gooseberry and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tahitian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tahitian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tahitian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tahitian Gooseberry and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Tahitian Gooseberry and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Tahitian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Tahitian Gooseberry and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Tahitian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Tahitian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Bird Cherry
Care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tahitian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads 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 Tahitian Gooseberry 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.