Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Bird Cherry
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
मौसम्बी
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
süße Limone
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
doce de limão
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Prunoideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Sweet Lime season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Bird Cherry and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Sweet Lime
Care of Bird Cherry and Sweet Lime 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 Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.