Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Africa
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
SESAMUM indicum
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Sesame
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
तिल
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Sesam
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Sésame
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Sésamo
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Σουσάμι
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Sésamo
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Sezam
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Sesamae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Asternae
Properties of Bird Cherry and Sesame
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Sesame? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Sesame. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Sesame 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 Sesame 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 Sesame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Sesame
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Sesame is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Sesame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Sesame season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Sesame is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sesame is Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Sesame Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Sesame physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Sesame are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
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Care of Bird Cherry and Sesame
Care of Bird Cherry and Sesame 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 Sesame 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 Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.