Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Prunus americana
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
No
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Wild Plum
In Hindi
Hydrangea
जंगली बेर
In German
Hortensie
wild Plum
In French
Hortensia
wild Plum
In Spanish
Hortensia
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
υδραγεία
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Wild Plum
In Polish
Hortensja
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
Hibiscus
Wild Plum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Chocolate-root and Wild Plum
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and Wild Plum? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and Wild Plum. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and Wild Plum doesn't have thorns. Also Chocolate-root does not have fragrant flowers. Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Wild Plum has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chocolate-root and Wild Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Wild Plum
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Wild Plum season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chocolate-root and Wild Plum Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Wild Plum are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chocolate-root and Wild Plum
Care of Chocolate-root and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Chocolate-root 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.