Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
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Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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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
Intestinal irritations
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 a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
cherry Plum
rosa Ipe
In French
Prunus
rose Ipe
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Pink Ipe
In Greek
Cherry Plum
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Cherry Plum
różowy Ipe
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Prunus
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Plum and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Pink Ipe
Care of Cherry Plum and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.