Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
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
Pinus elliottii
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
slash pine
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
slash pine
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
pino slash
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Slash Pine and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slash Pine and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Slash Pine and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Slash Pine and Bird Cherry
Care of Slash Pine and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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.