Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 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
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
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
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Water Celery
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Céleri d'eau
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
El apio agua
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Seler Woda
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oenantheae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Water Celery and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Celery and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Water Celery and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Water Celery and Bird Cherry
Care of Water Celery and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done 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 Water Celery 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.