Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Open Forest, Terrestrial
gardens, Roadsides, Urban areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, Purple, Dark Blue, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Orange, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
RHAPHIOLEPIS
Common Name
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
Indian hawthorn
In Hindi
जामुन
भारतीय नागफनी
In German
Zwetschgen
indische Hawthorn
In French
prune de Damas
Indian Hawthorn
In Spanish
ciruela ciruela
Indian Hawthorn
In Greek
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
Ινδικό Hawthorn
In Portuguese
damson ameixa
indiana Hawthorn
In Polish
mirabelki
Indyjski Hawthorn
In Latin
damson plum
Latin Hawthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Prunus
Rhaphiolepis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Damson and Indian Hawthorn
Wondering what are the properties of Damson and Indian Hawthorn? We provide you with everything About Damson and Indian Hawthorn. Damson doesn't have thorns and Indian Hawthorn doesn't have thorns. Also Damson does not have fragrant flowers. Damson has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching and Watery eyes and Indian Hawthorn has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching and Watery eyes. 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 Damson and Indian Hawthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Damson and Indian Hawthorn
Season and care of Damson and Indian Hawthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Damson and Indian Hawthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Damson season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Hawthorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral.
Damson and Indian Hawthorn Physical Information
Damson and Indian Hawthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Indian Hawthorn height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Damson and Indian Hawthorn are as follows:
Damson flower color: Not Available
Damson leaf color: Not Available
Indian Hawthorn flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Indian Hawthorn leaf color: Green, Orange, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Damson and Indian Hawthorn
Care of Damson and Indian Hawthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Damson pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Hawthorn pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Hawthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.