Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
All year
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PROTEA
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Protea plant
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Protea Pflanze
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
usine de Protea
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
planta de protea
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
φυτό Protea
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
planta Protea
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Protea roślin
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Protea herba
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Proteaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Proteoideae
Prunoideae
Properties of Protea and Bird Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Protea and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Protea and Bird Cherry. Protea doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Protea does not have fragrant flowers. Protea has allergic reactions like and Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like . 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 Protea and Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Protea and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Protea and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Protea and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Protea season is Fall and Spring and Bird Cherry season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Protea is Clay and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Protea is Acidic and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Protea and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Protea and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Protea and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Care of Protea and Bird Cherry
Care of Protea and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Protea 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.