Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Spores
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
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
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
जरुल
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Königinblume
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Banabá Plant
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Prunus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Pride of India
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Pride of India season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Pride of India Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Pride of India are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Pride of India
Care of Bird Cherry and Pride of India 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 Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.