Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Prunus americana
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Food Allergy
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Spinach
Wild Plum
In German
Spinat
wild Plum
In French
Épinards
wild Plum
In Spanish
Espinacas
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
Σπανάκι
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Wild Plum
In Polish
Szpinak
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
Spinach
Wild Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Spinach and Wild Plum
Season and care of Spinach and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Wild Plum season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spinach and Wild Plum Physical Information
Spinach and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Wild Plum are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spinach and Wild Plum
Care of Spinach and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach 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 Spinach 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.