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
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Wild Plum
China Doll
In Hindi
जंगली बेर
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
wild Plum
Zimmeresche
In French
wild Plum
china doll
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
china doll
In Greek
Κορόμηλο
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
china árvore boneca
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
Wild Plum
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Prunus
Radermachera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Plum and China Doll
Season and care of Wild Plum and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and China Doll season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Plum and China Doll Physical Information
Wild Plum and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Plum and China Doll are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wild Plum and China Doll
Care of Wild Plum and China Doll 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 China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.