Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, 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
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANANAS
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Pineapple
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
अनानास
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Ananas
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Ananas
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Piña
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Ανανάς
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Ananas
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Pineapple
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Rosales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Pineapple and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Bird Cherry season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Pineapple and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pineapple and Bird Cherry
Care of Pineapple and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves 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 Pineapple 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.