Yarrow

Bird Cherry

About Yarrow and Bird Cherry

Yarrow

Bird Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Tree

Origin

Asia, Europe, North America

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

Types

A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula

Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry

Number of Varieties

85100

0 40000

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Habitat

Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-93-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.00 cm1,500.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

35.00 cm600.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Red, Yellow

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Fern like

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Tip cutting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Skin irritation

Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes, small hedge

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

Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache

Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Achillea millefolium

PRUNUS padus

Common Name

Yarrow, common yarrow

Bird Cherry

In Hindi

एक प्रकार का पौधा

सुंदार वृक्ष

In German

Gemeine Schafgarbe

Vogel Kirschbaum

In French

Millefeuille

Oiseau Cherry Tree

In Spanish

La milenrama

Pájaro Cerezo

In Greek

μυριόφυλλο

Bird Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

milefólio

Árvore de cereja do pássaro

In Polish

krwawnika

Czeremcha drzewa

In Latin

ACHILLEOS

Ave Ave ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Rosales

Family

Asteraceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Achillea

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acacieae

Subfamily

Prunoideae

Number of Species

110100

1 27800

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Properties of Yarrow and Bird Cherry

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

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Season and Care of Yarrow and Bird Cherry

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

Yarrow and Bird Cherry Physical Information

Yarrow and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Bird Cherry are as follows:

Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green

Care of Yarrow and Bird Cherry

Care of Yarrow and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Yarrow 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.