Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
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Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
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Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Zonal Geranium
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Bird Cherry and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Zonal Geranium. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Zonal Geranium season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Bird Cherry and Zonal Geranium
Care of Bird Cherry and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.