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
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Types
Prunus americana
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
Wild Plum
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
जंगली बेर
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
wild Plum
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
wild Plum
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
Κορόμηλο
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
Wild Plum
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Wild Plum and Black Raspberry
Season and care of Wild Plum and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and Black Raspberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Plum and Black Raspberry Physical Information
Wild Plum and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Wild Plum and Black Raspberry are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Plum and Black Raspberry
Care of Wild Plum and Black Raspberry 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 Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.