Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
  
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
  
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
11-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,500.00 cm
  
29
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Green, Red, Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Red, Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Red, Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Red, Green, Purple
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Damp
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Requires a lot of watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Ample Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Damp
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
Yes
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Weightloss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
  
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
  
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
  
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
  
Plectranthus scutellarioides
  
Common Name
Bird Cherry
  
Coleus, Painted nettle
  
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
  
Coleus
  
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
  
Buntnessel
  
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
  
Vieux garçon
  
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
  
coleo
  
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
  
Coleus
  
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
  
cóleus
  
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
  
Coleus
  
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
  
Coleus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Prunus
  
Coleus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Acacieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Prunoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Coleus
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Coleus season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Bird Cherry and Coleus Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Coleus are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Coleus flower color: Not Available
- Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Care of Bird Cherry and Coleus
Care of Bird Cherry and Coleus 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 Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.