Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Rhabarber
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Rhubarbe
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Ραβέντι
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Rabarbar
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
RHEUM
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Polygonaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Rhubarb and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Bird Cherry season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhubarb and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Rhubarb and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Rhubarb and Bird Cherry
Care of Rhubarb and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb 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.