Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
RUTA graveolens
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Common Rue
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Hydrangea
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Hortensie
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Hortensia
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Hortensia
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Hortênsia
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Hortensja
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Common Rue
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Common Rue is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Common Rue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Common Rue season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Common Rue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Rue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Common Rue Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Common Rue physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Common Rue height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Common Rue are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Common Rue flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Common Rue leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Common Rue
Care of Bird Cherry and Common Rue 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 Common Rue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Rue needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.