Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune in the late winter or spring, 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
bees, Borers, 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
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Throat itching
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Wild Plum
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
जंगली बेर
In German
cherry Plum
wild Plum
In French
Prunus
wild Plum
In Spanish
cherry Plum
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Wild Plum
In Polish
Cherry Plum
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Wild Plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Wild Plum
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Plum and Wild Plum Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Wild Plum are as follows:
Cherry Plum flower color: Not Available
Cherry Plum leaf color: Not Available
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Plum and Wild Plum
Care of Cherry Plum and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.