Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
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
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
-
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Hydrangea
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Hortensie
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Hortensia
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Hortensia
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
υδραγεία
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Hortensja
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Hibiscus
Ave Ave ligno
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Bird Cherry
Care of Silver Thyme and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme 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 Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.