Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Petroselinum crispum
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, angioedema, Rhinitis
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
Antioxidants, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin K
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PETROSELINUM crispum 'Afro'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Parsley
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
अजमोद
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Petersilie
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Persil
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Perejil
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Μαϊντανός
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Salsa
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Pietruszka
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
apium
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Petroselinum
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Parsley and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Parsley and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Parsley and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parsley season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Parsley is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Parsley is Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Parsley and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Parsley and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Parsley 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 Parsley and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Parsley flower color: Yellow green
Parsley leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Parsley and Bird Cherry
Care of Parsley and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parsley 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 Parsley 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.