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
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Wild Plum
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
जंगली बेर
Devil's Backbone
In German
wild Plum
Devil's Backbone
In French
wild Plum
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Κορόμηλο
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Wild Plum
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Wild Plum and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Wild Plum and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and Devils Backbone season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Plum and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Wild Plum and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Plum and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Wild Plum and Devils Backbone
Care of Wild Plum and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.