Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Fruit
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
Plum
In German
Sauerkirsche
Pflaume
In French
Prunus cerasus
prune
In Spanish
Prunus cerasus
ciruela
In Greek
Sour cherry
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Ginja
ameixa
In Polish
Wiśnia pospolita
Śliwka
In Latin
Prunus cerasus
Plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Sour Cherry and Plum
Season and care of Sour Cherry and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Sour Cherry and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sour Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Plum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Sour Cherry is Loam and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Plum is Acidic.
Sour Cherry and Plum Physical Information
Sour Cherry and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Sour Cherry and Plum are as follows:
Sour Cherry flower color: White
Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Sour Cherry and Plum
Care of Sour Cherry and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sour Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.