Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Central America, South America
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
tail flower
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Schwanz Blume
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
tail flower
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Tail flower
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Tailflower
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Tail flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Anthurieae
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Pothoideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Tail Flower
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Tail Flower season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Tail Flower Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Tail Flower are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Tail Flower
Care of Bird Cherry and Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.