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
Europe, Asia
Types
Prunus americana
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Wild Plum
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
जंगली बेर
Hydrangea
In German
wild Plum
Hortensie
In French
wild Plum
Hortensia
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
Hortensia
In Greek
Κορόμηλο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
Hortênsia
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
Hortensja
In Latin
Wild Plum
Hibiscus
Family
Rosaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Wild Plum and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Wild Plum and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and Common Comfrey season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Plum and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Wild Plum and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Plum and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Wild Plum and Common Comfrey
Care of Wild Plum and Common Comfrey 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 Common Comfrey pruning is done 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 Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.