Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Argentina
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
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, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Cholla
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
planta Salão
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
roślin Hall
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Prunus
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Cholla
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Cholla season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Cholla Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Cholla are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Bird Cherry and Cholla
Care of Bird Cherry and Cholla 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 Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.