Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
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
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
Lupinus
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
lupine
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
planta de lupino
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
tremoço planta
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
łubin roślin
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Prunoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Lupine
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Lupine season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Bird Cherry and Lupine Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Lupine are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Lupine
Care of Bird Cherry and Lupine 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 Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.