Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Aegopodium podagraria
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Weather protection
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
AMMI majus
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
बिशप निराना
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Bischofs Unkraut
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
biznaga
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
erva daninha do Bispo
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
chwastów biskupa
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Episcopi viriditas
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Trachyspermum
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Bishop's Weed and Bird Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Bishop's Weed and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Bishop's Weed and Bird Cherry. Bishop's Weed doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Bishop's Weed does not have fragrant flowers. Bishop's Weed has allergic reactions like Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting. 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 Bishop's Weed and Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bishop's Weed and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Bishop's Weed and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bishop's Weed and Bird Cherry
Care of Bishop's Weed and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering and 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. In summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.