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Devils Backbone
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About Devils Backbone and Bird Cherry

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry

Number of Varieties

8100
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-133-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
8-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm1,500.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm600.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

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

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial 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
-

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Sometimes
Sometimes

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, 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

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
PRUNUS padus

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Bird Cherry

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
सुंदार वृक्ष

In German

Devil's Backbone
Vogel Kirschbaum

In French

Backbone du Diable
Oiseau Cherry Tree

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Pájaro Cerezo

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Bird Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Árvore de cereja do pássaro

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Czeremcha drzewa

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Ave Ave ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Rosales

Family

Crassulaceae
Rosaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Acacieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Prunoideae

Number of Species

2000100
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Bird Cherry

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Bird Cherry. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Devils Backbone does not have fragrant flowers. Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic and Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation 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 Devils Backbone and Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Bird Cherry

Season and care of Devils Backbone and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Devils Backbone and Bird Cherry Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Bird Cherry are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Bird Cherry flower color: White

  • Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Bird Cherry

Care of Devils Backbone and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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.