Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Southern Africa
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-12
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
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
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
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Elephant Bush
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Elephant Bush
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
elefante Bush
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Prunus
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Portulacarioideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Elephant Bush season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Elephant Bush
Care of Bird Cherry and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.