Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Cyperus esculentus
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Wild
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Bronze, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Ovate
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Seedlings, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Protects from sun damage
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Digestive, Diuretic, Tonic
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, used for weaving hats
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
-
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CYPERUS esculentus
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Nut Sedge,chufa sedge, nut grass, yellow nutsedge
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
अखरोट सेज
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Nuss -Segge
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
souchet
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
tuerca de la juncia
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
καρύδι σπαθόχορτο
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Nut Sedge
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
nakrętka turzyca
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
nut Sedge
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Nut Sedge and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Nut Sedge and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Nut Sedge and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nut Sedge season is and Bird Cherry season is . The type of soil for Nut Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Nut Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nut Sedge and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Nut Sedge and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Nut Sedge height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Nut Sedge and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Nut Sedge flower color: Orange, Gold, Bronze and Tan
Nut Sedge leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Nut Sedge and Bird Cherry
Care of Nut Sedge and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nut Sedge 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 Nut Sedge 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.