Autumn Crocus

Bird Cherry

About Autumn Crocus and Bird Cherry

Autumn Crocus

Bird Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

Mediterranean, Turkey

Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea

Types

Colchicum autumnale

Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry

Number of Varieties

25100

0 40000

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Habitat

Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-93-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

7.60 cm1,500.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

7.60 cm600.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Fuchsia, Rose

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Broad

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, 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, fertilize in summer

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Slugs

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly

Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Gout, Itching

Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Colchicum autumnale

PRUNUS padus

Common Name

Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady

Bird Cherry

In Hindi

शरद ऋतु का पौधा

सुंदार वृक्ष

In German

Herbstzeitlose

Vogel Kirschbaum

In French

colchique d'automne

Oiseau Cherry Tree

In Spanish

cólquico

Pájaro Cerezo

In Greek

φθινόπωρο κρόκος

Bird Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

aftomn gema

Árvore de cereja do pássaro

In Polish

aftomn żółtka

Czeremcha drzewa

In Latin

aftomn vitellus

Ave Ave ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Rosales

Family

Liliaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Colchicum

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Colchiceae

Acacieae

Subfamily

Prunoideae

Number of Species

160100

1 27800

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Properties of Autumn Crocus and Bird Cherry

Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Bird Cherry. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Autumn Crocus does not have fragrant flowers. Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic if not prepared properly and Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic if not prepared properly. 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 Autumn Crocus and Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Bird Cherry

Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Autumn Crocus and Bird Cherry Physical Information

Autumn Crocus and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Bird Cherry are as follows:

Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green

Care of Autumn Crocus and Bird Cherry

Care of Autumn Crocus and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers 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 Autumn Crocus 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.