Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
India, China
Types
Not Available
Bead tree
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Forest margins, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Throat itching
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
MELIA azedarach
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Chinaberry Tree
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
Chinaberry ट्री
In German
cherry Plum
Chinaberry -Baum
In French
Prunus
Chinaberry Arbre
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Chinaberry Arbre
In Greek
Cherry Plum
chinaberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
azederaque
In Polish
Cherry Plum
azederaque
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Chinaberry ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Meliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Meloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Plum and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Cherry Plum flower color: Not Available
Cherry Plum leaf color: Not Available
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
- Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Plum and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Cherry Plum and Chinaberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.