Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
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
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
sasanqua
चेरी प्लम
In German
sasanqua
cherry Plum
In French
sasanqua
Prunus
In Spanish
sasanqua
cherry Plum
In Greek
sasanqua
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Sasankya
cherry Plum
In Polish
Sasankya
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Sasankya
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Sasanqua and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Sasanqua and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Sasanqua and Cherry Plum
Care of Sasanqua and Cherry Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sasanqua 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.