Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, 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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Wintersweet
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Wintersweet
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Wintersweet
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
wintersweet
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Wintersweet
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
wintersweet
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Wintersweet
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Wintersweet
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Wintersweet and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Wintersweet and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wintersweet and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Wintersweet and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Wintersweet and Bird Cherry
Care of Wintersweet and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet 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.