Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
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
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Lemon Verbena
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Aloysia
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Bird Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Bird Cherry. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Bird 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 Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Verbena and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Bird Cherry
Care of Lemon Verbena and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena 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.