Snapdragon

Bird Cherry

About Snapdragon and Bird Cherry

Snapdragon

Bird Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea

Types

Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium

Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry

Number of Varieties

35100

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Habitat

Mediterranean region

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-113-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, 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

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm1,500.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm600.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Light Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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

10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Rust

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Light Frost

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators

Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'

PRUNUS padus

Common Name

Snapdragon

Bird Cherry

In Hindi

snapdragon

सुंदार वृक्ष

In German

Löwenmaul

Vogel Kirschbaum

In French

muflier

Oiseau Cherry Tree

In Spanish

boca de dragón

Pájaro Cerezo

In Greek

snapdragon

Bird Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

snapdragon

Árvore de cereja do pássaro

In Polish

lwia paszcza

Czeremcha drzewa

In Latin

snapdragon

Ave Ave ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Rosales

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Anthurium

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acacieae

Subfamily

Prunoideae

Number of Species

35100

1 27800

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Properties of Snapdragon and Bird Cherry

Wondering what are the properties of Snapdragon and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Snapdragon and Bird Cherry. Snapdragon doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Snapdragon does not have fragrant flowers. Snapdragon has allergic reactions like and Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like . 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 Snapdragon and Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Snapdragon and Bird Cherry

Season and care of Snapdragon and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Snapdragon and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Snapdragon and Bird Cherry Physical Information

Snapdragon and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Snapdragon and Bird Cherry are as follows:

Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green

Care of Snapdragon and Bird Cherry

Care of Snapdragon and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snapdragon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Snapdragon 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.