Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
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
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Foundation, Landscape
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
CLEOME hassleriana
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Pink Queen
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
rosa Königin
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Reine rose
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Reina de color rosa
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
ροζ Βασίλισσα
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Rainha -de-rosa
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Różowa Królowa
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Regina Pink
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Rosaceae
Cleomaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Pink Queen
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Pink Queen is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Pink Queen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Pink Queen season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Pink Queen is Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Pink Queen Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Pink Queen physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Pink Queen are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Pink Queen
Care of Bird Cherry and Pink Queen 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 Pink Queen 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 Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.