Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Not available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Dry
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Wild Plum
Acacia
In Hindi
जंगली बेर
Acacia
In German
wild Plum
Acacia
In French
wild Plum
Acacia
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
Acacia
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
Acacia
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
Acacia
In Latin
Wild Plum
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Wild Plum and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Wild Plum and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Wild Plum and Acacia. Wild Plum has thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Wild Plum does not have fragrant flowers. Wild Plum has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Acacia has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Wild Plum and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wild Plum and Acacia
Season and care of Wild Plum and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and Acacia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Wild Plum and Acacia Physical Information
Wild Plum and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Plum and Acacia are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wild Plum and Acacia
Care of Wild Plum and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.