Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, 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, Partial Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Bird Cherry
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Konjac
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Teufelszunge
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Konjac
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
konjac
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Alismatales
Genus
Prunus
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Acacieae
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Devil's Tongue season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Devil's Tongue
Care of Bird Cherry and Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.