Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Fruit
Types
Prunus serrulata
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
-
Attracts
-
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
Plum
In German
Blühende Kirsch
Pflaume
In Spanish
floración de la cereza
ciruela
In Greek
Άνθιση κερασιών
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
cereja de florescência
ameixa
In Polish
Kwitnienie wiśni
Śliwka
In Latin
florentem cerasis
Plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Flowering Cherry and Plum
Season and care of Flowering Cherry and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Cherry and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Plum season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Flowering Cherry and Plum Physical Information
Flowering Cherry and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Flowering Cherry and Plum are as follows:
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Flowering Cherry and Plum
Care of Flowering Cherry and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.