Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
South Africa
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Clivia
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Clivia
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Clivia
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Clivia
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Clivia
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Clivia
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Clivia
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bird Cherry and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Clivia. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Clivia 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 Clivia 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Clivia
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Clivia season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Clivia Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Clivia are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Clivia
Care of Bird Cherry and Clivia 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 Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.