Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Lemna minor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
1-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light 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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
No need to prune
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
duckweed
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Entengrütze
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
duckweed
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Rzęsa
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bird Cherry and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Duckweed. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Duckweed 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 Duckweed 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 Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Duckweed
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Duckweed season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Bird Cherry and Duckweed Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Duckweed are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Duckweed
Care of Bird Cherry and Duckweed 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 Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.