Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-8
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
False Indigo
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
इंडिगो
In German
cherry Plum
falsches Indigo
In French
Prunus
faux Indigo
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
false Indigo
In Polish
Cherry Plum
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
falsum indicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and False Indigo
Season and care of Cherry Plum and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Plum and False Indigo Physical Information
Cherry Plum and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and False Indigo are as follows:
Cherry Plum flower color: Not Available
Cherry Plum leaf color: Not Available
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Cherry Plum and False Indigo
Care of Cherry Plum and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.