Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Southern Africa
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
African Iris
In German
cherry Plum
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Prunus
African Iris
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Iris africano
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Iris africano
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Afryki Iris
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
African Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and African Iris
Season and care of Cherry Plum and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Plum and African Iris Physical Information
Cherry Plum and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and African Iris are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and African Iris
Care of Cherry Plum and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.