Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Southern Africa
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Carissa Carandas
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval to roundish
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
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Large Num-Num
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
नेटाल बेर
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Natal Plum
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
natal Plum
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Ciruela Natal
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Natal Plum
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Natal Plum
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Natal Plum
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Natal Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Bird Cherry and Natal Plum
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Natal Plum? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Natal Plum. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Natal Plum
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Natal Plum season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Natal Plum Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Natal Plum are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Natal Plum flower color: White
- Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Natal Plum
Care of Bird Cherry and Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.