Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
China
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, 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
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Sweet Box
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
Sarcococca confusa
In German
cherry Plum
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Prunus
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
Cherry Plum
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Plum and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Cherry Plum and Sarcococca confusa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.