Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Central America, Mexico, North America
Types
-
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Throat itching
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
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
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Winter Squash
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
कोंहड़ा
In German
cherry Plum
Winter squash
In French
Prunus
courges d'hiver
In Spanish
cherry Plum
calabaza de invierno
In Greek
Cherry Plum
σκουός χειμώνα
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
abóbora
In Polish
Cherry Plum
dynia
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Winter Squash
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Winter Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Winter Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Winter Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Winter Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Winter Squash is Neutral.
Cherry Plum and Winter Squash Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Winter Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Winter Squash are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Winter Squash
Care of Cherry Plum and Winter Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage. In summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.