Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mexico
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Old Man Cactus
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Prunus
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Old Man Cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Bird Cherry and Old Man Cactus
Care of Bird Cherry and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.