Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Grassland
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
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
Flowers, Root
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
-
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Sun Star
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Sun Star
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Sun Star
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Sun Star
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Sun Star
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Sun Star
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Sun Star
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Sun Star
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Asparagaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Sun Star and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Sun Star and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sun Star and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sun Star season is Spring and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sun Star and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Sun Star and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Sun Star and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sun Star and Bird Cherry
Care of Sun Star and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sun Star 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 Sun Star 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.