Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full 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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
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, Groundcover
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
pachysandra
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Ysander
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
pachysandra
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Pachysandra
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Runianka
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Pachysandra
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
sarcococceae
Acacieae
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Pachysandra and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pachysandra and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Pachysandra and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pachysandra and Bird Cherry
Care of Pachysandra and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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.