Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
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
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Magenta, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early 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
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
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
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Cranesbill
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
Family
Rosaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Cranesbill
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Cranesbill season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Cranesbill Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Cranesbill are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
- Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Cranesbill
Care of Bird Cherry and Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.