Thyme

Bird Cherry

About Thyme and Bird Cherry

Thyme

Bird Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Tree

Origin

Asia, Europe

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

Types

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry

Number of Varieties

300100

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-93-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-1

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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm1,500.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm600.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning

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

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

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

Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling

Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

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

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

PRUNUS padus

Common Name

Thyme

Bird Cherry

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

सुंदार वृक्ष

In German

Thymian

Vogel Kirschbaum

In French

Thym

Oiseau Cherry Tree

In Spanish

Tomillo

Pájaro Cerezo

In Greek

θυμάρι

Bird Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

Tomilho

Árvore de cereja do pássaro

In Polish

Tymianek

Czeremcha drzewa

In Latin

Thymum

Ave Ave ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Family

Labiatae

Rosaceae

Genus

Thymus

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acacieae

Subfamily

Prunoideae

Number of Species

350100

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Bird Cherry

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Bird Cherry

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

Thyme and Bird Cherry Physical Information

Thyme and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Bird Cherry are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green

Care of Thyme and Bird Cherry

Care of Thyme and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning 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 Thyme 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.