Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
herbaceous annuals
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
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
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Pelargonium
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Pelargonium
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
pélargonium
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
pelargonium
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Pelargonium
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
pelargonia
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Pelargonium
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scented Geranium and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Bird Cherry
Care of Scented Geranium and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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.