Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
California, Mexico
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, 8, 9, 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
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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 in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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 radiata
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Monterey Pine
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Prunoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Monterey Pine season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Monterey Pine
Care of Bird Cherry and Monterey 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 Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall 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 Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.