Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
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
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
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
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
-
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Insect Repellent
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.