Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not available
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Not Available
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Cardon
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Cardon
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Cardon
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Cardon
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Cardon
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Cardon
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Cardon
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Cardon
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Prunoideae
Properties of Cardon and Bird Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Bird Cherry. Cardon has thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Cardon and Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Cardon and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Bird Cherry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardon and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Cardon and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon 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 Cardon and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cardon and Bird Cherry
Care of Cardon and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon 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 Cardon 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.