Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Thymus citriodorus
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Habitat
gardens
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
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
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Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Zitronenthymian
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
citron Thyme
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Black Cherry
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Thyme and Black Cherry Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Black Cherry are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Black Cherry
Care of Lemon Thyme and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.