Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
चेरी प्लम
In German
Applemint Baum
cherry Plum
In French
Applemint Arbre
Prunus
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
cherry Plum
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
cherry Plum
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Applemint ligno
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Applemint and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Applemint and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Applemint and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Applemint and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Applemint and Cherry Plum
Care of Applemint and Cherry Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.