Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Australia
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Tissue culture
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
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
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Throat itching
Eye irritation, 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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
Kangaroo Paws
In German
cherry Plum
Kangaroo Paws
In French
Prunus
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Kangaroo Paws
Order
Rosales
Commelinales
Family
Rosaceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Prunus
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Plum and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Cherry Plum flower color:
Cherry Plum leaf color:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Plum and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Cherry Plum and Kangaroo Paws include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.