Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
southernwood
चेरी प्लम
In German
Eberraute
cherry Plum
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Prunus
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
cherry Plum
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Abrótano
cherry Plum
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Southernwood
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Southernwood and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Southernwood and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Southernwood and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Cherry Plum flower color: Not Available
- Cherry Plum leaf color: Not Available
Care of Southernwood and Cherry Plum
Care of Southernwood and Cherry Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Southernwood 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.