Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Asia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Lemon
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
नींबू
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Limão
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Lemon
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Lemon season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Lemon Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Lemon are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Lemon
Care of Bird Cherry and Lemon 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 Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.