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About Cedar of Lebanon and Bird Cherry

Cedar of Lebanon
Bird Cherry
About Bird Cherry and Cedar of Lebanon


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen   
Tree   
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia   
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea   
Types
Lebanon cedar, Turkish cedar   
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry   
Number of Varieties
2   
99+
100   
99+
Habitat
Mountains   
Woodland Garden Canopy   
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
3-8   
AHS Heat Zone
9-3   
8-1   
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Spreading   
Oval or Rounded   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,440.00 cm   
14
1,500.00 cm   
29
Minimum Width
1,520.00 cm   
10
600.00 cm   
37
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Green   
White   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Green, Lime Green, Sandy Brown   
Purple, Black   
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Light Green   
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green   
Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green   
Green   
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green   
Not Available   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like   
Ovate   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Growth Rate
Slow   
Fast   
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   
Bloom Time
Mid fall   
Spring   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   
Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering   
Average Water Needs   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
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   
Apply 10-10-10 amount   
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Root rot   
Red blotch   
Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Not Available   
Facts
Flowers
None   
Yes   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   
Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   
Showy Bark
Yes   
No   
Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
Sometimes   
Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   
Attracts
Aphids   
Birds   
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation   
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing   
Showy Purposes   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Expectorant, Respiratory Disorders   
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative   
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Leaves, Wood   
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood   
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in construction   
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees   
Screening / Wind Break   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
CEDRUS libani   
PRUNUS padus   
Common Name
Lebanon cedar, cedar of Lebanon   
Bird Cherry   
In Hindi
लेबनान देवदार   
सुंदार वृक्ष   
In German
Libanon-Zeder   
Vogel Kirschbaum   
In French
Cèdre du Liban   
Oiseau Cherry Tree   
In Spanish
Cedrus libani   
Pájaro Cerezo   
In Greek
Λίβανος κέδρου   
Bird Cherry Tree   
In Portuguese
Cedro-do-líbano   
Árvore de cereja do pássaro   
In Polish
Cedr libański   
Czeremcha drzewa   
In Latin
Cedrus libani   
Ave Ave ligno   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Coniferophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Pinopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Pinales   
Rosales   
Family
Pinaceae   
Rosaceae   
Genus
Cedrus   
Prunus   
Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Tribe
Not Available   
Acacieae   
Subfamily
Not Available   
Prunoideae   
Number of Species
2   
99+
100   
99+
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Properties of Cedar of Lebanon and Bird Cherry

Wondering what are the properties of Cedar of Lebanon and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Cedar of Lebanon and Bird Cherry. Cedar of Lebanon doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Cedar of Lebanon does not have fragrant flowers. Cedar of Lebanon has allergic reactions like Asthma, Runny nose and Skin irritation and Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Asthma, Runny nose and Skin irritation. 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 Cedar of Lebanon and Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Bird Cherry

Season and care of Cedar of Lebanon and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar of Lebanon and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar of Lebanon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cedar of Lebanon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cedar of Lebanon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Cedar of Lebanon and Bird Cherry Physical Information

Cedar of Lebanon and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar of Lebanon height is 2,440.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar of Lebanon and Bird Cherry are as follows:

Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Bird Cherry

Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cedar of Lebanon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Cedar of Lebanon 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.

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