Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
United States, Central United States
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Allergy
Throat itching
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
Shingle Oak
In German
cherry Plum
Kies Eiche
In French
Prunus
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
cherry Plum
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Cherry Plum
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Cherry Plum
gont Oak
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Fagoideae
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Plum and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Shingle Oak
Care of Cherry Plum and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.