Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
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, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering in winter
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Cleistocactus
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Cleistocactus
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Cleistocactus
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Prunus
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bird Cherry and Cleistocactus
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Cleistocactus? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Cleistocactus. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Cleistocactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bird Cherry and Cleistocactus
Care of Bird Cherry and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.