Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Throat itching
no allergic reactions
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flower Stalk
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
Matilija Poppy
In German
cherry Plum
Matilija Poppy
In French
Prunus
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Papaverales
Family
Rosaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Plum and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Cherry Plum flower color: Not Available
Cherry Plum leaf color: Not Available
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Cherry Plum and Matilija Poppy
Care of Cherry Plum and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.