Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
White, Red, Purple
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
Mandarin
चेरी प्लम
In German
Mandarin
cherry Plum
In French
mandarin
Prunus
In Spanish
mandarín
cherry Plum
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
tangerina
cherry Plum
In Polish
Mandarynka
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Mandarin and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Mandarin and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Mandarin and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Mandarin and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Mandarin and Cherry Plum
Care of Mandarin and Cherry Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Mandarin 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.