Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States
Types
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Plum
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
बेर
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Pflaume
Buckeye Putzer
In French
prune
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
ciruela
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Δαμάσκηνο
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
ameixa
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Śliwka
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Plum
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Plum and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Plum and Bottlebrush Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Plum and Bottlebrush Buckeye. Plum has thorns and Bottlebrush Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Plum does not have fragrant flowers. Plum has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting and Bottlebrush Buckeye has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Plum and Bottlebrush Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plum and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Plum and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Plum and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plum season is Early Spring and Late Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Early Spring and Late Winter. The type of soil for Plum is Clay, Sandy and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plum is Acidic and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Plum and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Plum and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Plum and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Care of Plum and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Plum and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.