Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Medium, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, 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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Crested Iris
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
कलगी आइरिस
In German
cherry Plum
Crested Iris
In French
Prunus
Crested Iris
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Crested Iris
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Crested Iris
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Crested Iris
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Plum and Crested Iris Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Crested Iris are as follows:
Cherry Plum flower color:
Cherry Plum leaf color:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Plum and Crested Iris
Care of Cherry Plum and Crested 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 Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.