Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Yellow, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Less fertilizing
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Dill
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Dill Pflanze
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Dill usine
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Dill Planta
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Dill roślin
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dill and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Dill and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Bird Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dill and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Dill and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Dill and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dill and Bird Cherry
Care of Dill and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill 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 Dill 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.