Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
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, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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 Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
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
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
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
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Throat itching
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
silky cornel
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
Kinnikinnick
In German
cherry Plum
Kinnikinnick
In French
Prunus
Kinnikinnick
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Kinnikinnick
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Kinnikinnick
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Kinnikinnick
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Kinnikinnick
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Kinnikinnick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Kinnikinnick
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Kinnikinnick is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Kinnikinnick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kinnikinnick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Plum and Kinnikinnick Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Kinnikinnick physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Kinnikinnick are as follows:
Cherry Plum flower color: Not Available
Cherry Plum leaf color: Not Available
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
- Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Plum and Kinnikinnick
Care of Cherry Plum and Kinnikinnick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.