Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not available
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Applicable
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
candélabre primevère
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra Primrose and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Bird Cherry
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.