Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
1 - 7,15 - 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
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Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
Pinus balfouriana
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Foxtail pine
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
foxtail pine
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
foxtail Kiefer
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
sétaire pin
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
pino de cola de zorra
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
pinho foxtail
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
włośnica sosny
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
panicum pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Prunoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Foxtail pine
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Foxtail pine is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Foxtail pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Foxtail pine season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Foxtail pine Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Foxtail pine physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Foxtail pine are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Foxtail pine flower color:
- Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Foxtail pine
Care of Bird Cherry and Foxtail pine 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 Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.