Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern Asia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Dental erosion
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Shiraz Limoo
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Bearss Kalk
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Bearss chaux
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Bearss cal
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
BEARSS ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Bearss cal
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
bearss wapna
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
bearss lime
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Bird Cherry and Bearss Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Bearss Lime? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Bearss Lime. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Bearss Lime doesn't have thorns. Also Bird Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems and Toxic and Bearss Lime has allergic reactions like Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems and Toxic. 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 Bird Cherry and Bearss Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Bearss Lime
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Bearss Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Bearss Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Bearss Lime season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Bearss Lime is Loam while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Bearss Lime Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Bearss Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Bearss Lime are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Bearss Lime flower color: White
- Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Bearss Lime
Care of Bird Cherry and Bearss Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.