Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Caribbean, South America
Types
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
Dry Forest, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, White
Sky Blue, Indigo
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Medium
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Cosmetics
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Bursera graveolens
Common Name
Plum
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
In German
Pflaume
Palo Santo
In French
prune
palo santo
In Spanish
ciruela
palo santo
In Greek
Δαμάσκηνο
palo santo
In Portuguese
ameixa
palo santo
In Polish
Śliwka
palo santo
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Properties of Plum and Palo Santo
Wondering what are the properties of Plum and Palo Santo? We provide you with everything About Plum and Palo Santo. Plum has thorns and Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plum and Palo Santo
Season and care of Plum and Palo Santo is important to know. While considering everything about Plum and Palo Santo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plum season is Early Spring and Late Winter and Palo Santo season is Early Spring and Late Winter. The type of soil for Plum is Clay, Sandy and for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plum is Acidic and for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Plum and Palo Santo Physical Information
Plum and Palo Santo physical information is very important for comparison. Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm whereas Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Plum and Palo Santo are as follows:
Care of Plum and Palo Santo
Care of Plum and Palo Santo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Palo Santo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Palo Santo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.