Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mexico
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
12, 13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
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Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Bird Cherry
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
candelabra
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Kandelaber
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
candélabre
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Candelabra
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Candelabra
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
świeczniki
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
candelabra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Araucariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Bird Cherry and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Candelabra. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Candelabra 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 Candelabra 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 Candelabra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Candelabra
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Candelabra season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Candelabra Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Candelabra are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Candelabra flower color: White
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Care of Bird Cherry and Candelabra
Care of Bird Cherry and Candelabra 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 Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.