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Wilga
Bird Cherry
About Bird Cherry and Wilga


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen  
Tree  
Origin
Australia  
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea  
Types
-  
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry  
Number of Varieties
35  
99+
100  
99+
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary  
Woodland Garden Canopy  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11  
3-8  
AHS Heat Zone
-  
8-1  
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  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
610.00 cm  
99+
1,500.00 cm  
29
Minimum Width
460.00 cm  
99+
600.00 cm  
37
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory  
White  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
-  
Purple, Black  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green  
Light Green  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green  
Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green  
Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green  
-  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate  
Ovate  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Growth Rate
Slow  
Fast  
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 Spring, Fall, Late Winter  
Spring  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought  
-  
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water regularly for 2 months  
Average Water Needs  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Pruning
Pruning may be required for height clearance  
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established  
Apply 10-10-10 amount  
Pests and Diseases
-  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
-  
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant  
Yes  
Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
No  
No  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Fine  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
Sometimes  
Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  
Attracts
Blowflies, Insects  
Birds  
Allergy
Mild Allergen  
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
-  
Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
-  
-  
Edible Uses
No  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Odontalgic  
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative  
Part of Plant Used
Wood  
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood  
Other Uses
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade  
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier  
Screening / Wind Break  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
GEIJERA parviflora  
PRUNUS padus  
Common Name
Wilga, Native Willow  
Bird Cherry  
In Hindi
Wilga  
सुंदार वृक्ष  
In German
Pirol  
Vogel Kirschbaum  
In French
loriot  
Oiseau Cherry Tree  
In Spanish
oriol  
Pájaro Cerezo  
In Greek
φλώρος  
Bird Cherry Tree  
In Portuguese
papa-figos  
Árvore de cereja do pássaro  
In Polish
Wilga  
Czeremcha drzewa  
In Latin
oriole  
Ave Ave ligno  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Charophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Equisetopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Sapindales  
Rosales  
Family
Rutaceae  
Rosaceae  
Genus
Geijera  
Prunus  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
-  
Acacieae  
Subfamily
-  
Prunoideae  
Number of Species
45  
100  
99+
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Properties of Wilga and Bird Cherry

Wondering what are the properties of Wilga and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Wilga and Bird Cherry. Wilga doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Wilga does not have fragrant flowers. Wilga has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Wilga and Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Wilga and Bird Cherry

Season and care of Wilga and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Wilga and Bird Cherry Physical Information

Wilga and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Wilga and Bird Cherry are as follows:

Care of Wilga and Bird Cherry

Care of Wilga and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance 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 Wilga 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.

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