Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Allergy
Throat itching
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
चेरी टमाटर
In German
cherry Plum
Kirschtomate
In French
Prunus
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Tomate cherry
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Tomate cereja
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Cherry Plum and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Cherry Tomato
Care of Cherry Plum and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.