Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
it is a type of geranium
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
-
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Géranium zonal
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Bird Cherry
Care of Zonal Geranium and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.