Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
wax
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
wax plant
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Candelilla
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
candelilla
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
candelilla
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
candelilla
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
candelilla
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
candelilla
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
candelilla
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
candelilla
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Candelilla and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Candelilla and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Candelilla and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Candelilla and Bird Cherry
Care of Candelilla and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla 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 Candelilla 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.