Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
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, Insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Euphorbiales
Family
Rosaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acacieae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Crotonoideae
Properties of Bird Cherry and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Kukui. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Bird Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems and Toxic and Kukui has allergic reactions like Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bird Cherry and Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Kukui
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Kukui season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Kukui Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Kukui are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Bird Cherry and Kukui
Care of Bird Cherry and Kukui 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 Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.