Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Simarouba glauca
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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 N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
-
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
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Tilaka
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Tilapia
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Tilapia
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
tilapia
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
tilaka
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
tilaka
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
tilakiem
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
tilaka
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tilaka and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Tilaka and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tilaka and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Tilaka and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tilaka and Bird Cherry
Care of Tilaka and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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.