Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mexico, Texas
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
13-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
21,22,23,24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Pale Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
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
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
pollinators
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
Astrophytum asterias
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Sand Dollar Cactus
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Cacto do dólar de areia
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Sand Dollar Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Bird Cherry and Sand Dollar Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Sand Dollar Cactus? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Sand Dollar Cactus. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Sand Dollar Cactus 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 Sand Dollar Cactus 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 Sand Dollar Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Sand Dollar Cactus
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Sand Dollar Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Sand Dollar Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Sand Dollar Cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available.
Bird Cherry and Sand Dollar Cactus Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Sand Dollar Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Sand Dollar Cactus are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
- Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bird Cherry and Sand Dollar Cactus
Care of Bird Cherry and Sand Dollar 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 Sand Dollar 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 Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.