Bird Cherry

Herb Robert

About Bird Cherry and Herb Robert

Bird Cherry

Herb Robert

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

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

Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

Types

Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry

Geranium robertianum

Number of Varieties

1001

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

Shaded sites, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-83-9

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,500.00 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

600.00 cm30.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Pink, Magenta, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Red, Green, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas

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

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Leaves, Root, Whole plant

Other Uses

Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers

Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Screening / Wind Break

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PRUNUS padus

GERANIUM robertianum

Common Name

Bird Cherry

Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin

In Hindi

सुंदार वृक्ष

जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

In German

Vogel Kirschbaum

Kraut Robert

In French

Oiseau Cherry Tree

herbe à Robert

In Spanish

Pájaro Cerezo

hierba de San Roberto

In Greek

Bird Cherry Tree

βότανο Robert

In Portuguese

Árvore de cereja do pássaro

erva robert

In Polish

Czeremcha drzewa

herb robert

In Latin

Ave Ave ligno

Robertus herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Geraniales

Family

Rosaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Prunus

Geranium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acacieae

Subfamily

Prunoideae

Number of Species

10075

1 27800

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Properties of Bird Cherry and Herb Robert

Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Herb Robert? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Herb Robert. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Herb Robert

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

Bird Cherry and Herb Robert Physical Information

Bird Cherry and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Herb Robert are as follows:

Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Bird Cherry and Herb Robert

Care of Bird Cherry and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.