Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Quamash
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
केमाज़
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Camas
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Camas
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Camas
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Camas
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Camas
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Camas
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
camas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Bird Cherry and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Camas? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Camas. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also Bird Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems and Toxic and Camas has allergic reactions like Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems and Toxic. 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 Bird Cherry and Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Camas
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Camas season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Camas Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Camas height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Camas are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Bird Cherry and Camas
Care of Bird Cherry and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.