Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Incense Cedar
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Zeder
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Incense Cedar season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Incense Cedar
Care of Bird Cherry and Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.