Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Silver Sage
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Silver Sage
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
silver Sage
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Silver Sage
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
silver Sage
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Silver Sage and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Silver Sage and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Silver Sage and Bird Cherry
Care of Silver Sage and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage 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.