Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Open Forest
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
QUERCUS suber
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Cork Oak
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
कॉर्क ओक
चेरी प्लम
In German
Kork Eiche
cherry Plum
In French
Cork Oak
Prunus
In Spanish
alcornoque
cherry Plum
In Greek
Cork Oak
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
sobreiro
cherry Plum
In Polish
Cork Oak
Cherry Plum
In Latin
sUBER
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mirinae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Corn Oak and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Corn Oak and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Corn Oak and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corn Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Corn Oak and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Corn Oak and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Corn Oak and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Corn Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Corn Oak leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Corn Oak and Cherry Plum
Care of Corn Oak and Cherry Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Corn Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.