Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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 leaves
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Lemon Verbena
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Aloysia
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Bing Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Bing Cherry? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Bing Cherry. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Bing Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Bing Cherry has allergic reactions like 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 Lemon Verbena and Bing Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Verbena and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Bing Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Bing Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lemon Verbena and Bing Cherry
Care of Lemon Verbena and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.