Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Prunus americana
Habitat
Wet lands
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Oval
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Immunity
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
Wild Plum
In Hindi
Plumcot
जंगली बेर
In German
Plumcot
wild Plum
In French
plumcot
wild Plum
In Spanish
plumcot
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
Plumcot
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
plumcot
Wild Plum
In Polish
Plumcot
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
Plumcot
Wild Plum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Plumcot and Wild Plum
Season and care of Plumcot and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Plumcot and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plumcot season is Winter and Wild Plum season is Winter. The type of soil for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Plumcot and Wild Plum Physical Information
Plumcot and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Plumcot and Wild Plum are as follows:
Care of Plumcot and Wild Plum
Care of Plumcot and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plumcot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.