Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
South America
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Tropical regions
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, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
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
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
ANANAS
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Pineapple
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
अनानास
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Ananas
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Ananas
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Piña
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Abacaxi
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Ananas
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Rosales
Bromeliales
Family
Rosaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Pineapple
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Pineapple season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Bird Cherry and Pineapple Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Pineapple are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Bird Cherry and Pineapple
Care of Bird Cherry and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.