Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
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
Dry areas, Semi desert
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
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, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning, Requires very little pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
X CHITALPA tashkentensis
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Chitalpa
Wild Plum
In Hindi
Chitalpa संयंत्र
जंगली बेर
In German
Chitalpa Pflanze
wild Plum
In French
plante Chitalpa
wild Plum
In Spanish
planta Chitalpa
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
φυτό Chitalpa
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
planta Chitalpa
Wild Plum
In Polish
Chitalpa roślin
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
Chitalpa herba
Wild Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chitalpa and Wild Plum
Season and care of Chitalpa and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Chitalpa and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chitalpa season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chitalpa is Loam, Sand and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chitalpa is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chitalpa and Wild Plum Physical Information
Chitalpa and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Chitalpa height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Chitalpa and Wild Plum are as follows:
Chitalpa flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Lavender
Chitalpa leaf color: Green
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chitalpa and Wild Plum
Care of Chitalpa and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chitalpa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning and Requires very little pruning 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 Chitalpa 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.