Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Australia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-11
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 Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Poorly Drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep immersed in water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Pepperwort
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Pepperwort
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Pepperwort
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Pepperwort
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Pepperwort
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Pepperwort
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Pepperwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Bird Cherry and Pepperwort
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Pepperwort? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Pepperwort. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Pepperwort
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Pepperwort season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Pepperwort Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Pepperwort are as follows:
Care of Bird Cherry and Pepperwort
Care of Bird Cherry and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.