Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, 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
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
SESAMUM indicum
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Sesame
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
तिल
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Sesam
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Sésame
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Sésamo
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Σουσάμι
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Sésamo
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Sezam
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Sesamae
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pedaliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asternae
Prunoideae
Properties of Sesame and Bird Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Sesame and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Sesame and Bird Cherry. Sesame doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Sesame does not have fragrant flowers. Sesame has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea and Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea. 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 Sesame and Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sesame and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Sesame and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sesame and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sesame season is Summer and Bird Cherry season is Summer. The type of soil for Sesame is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sesame is Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sesame and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Sesame and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Sesame and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Care of Sesame and Bird Cherry
Care of Sesame and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sesame 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 Sesame 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.