Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Carissa Carandas
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval to roundish
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Equal amount of N,P,K
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mildly Toxic
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Large Num-Num
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
नेटाल बेर
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Natal Plum
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
natal Plum
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Ciruela Natal
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Natal Plum
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Natal Plum
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Natal Plum
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Natal Plum
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Natal Plum and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Natal Plum and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Natal Plum and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Natal Plum and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Natal Plum and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Natal Plum and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Natal Plum flower color: White
Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Natal Plum and Bird Cherry
Care of Natal Plum and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Natal Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.