Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Not Available
Habitat
Islands
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
Enkianthus
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In Hindi
Enkianthus
जामुन
In German
Enkianthus
Zwetschgen
In French
Enkianthus
prune de Damas
In Spanish
Enkianthus
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
Enkianthus
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
damson ameixa
In Polish
Enkianthus
mirabelki
In Latin
Enkianthus
damson plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Damson
Season and care of Enkianthus and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Damson season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Enkianthus and Damson Physical Information
Enkianthus and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Damson are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Damson flower color: Not Available
- Damson leaf color: Not Available
Care of Enkianthus and Damson
Care of Enkianthus and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Damson pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.