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
China
Types
Not Available
Freestone, Clingstone
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
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 every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used As Food, 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
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
Common Name
Wild Plum
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
In Hindi
जंगली बेर
डोनट पीच
In German
wild Plum
Donut Pfirsich
In French
wild Plum
Donut Peach
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
Donut Peach
In Greek
Κορόμηλο
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
Donut Peach
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
Donut Peach
In Latin
Wild Plum
Donut Peach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cetoniinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Plum and Donut Peach
Season and care of Wild Plum and Donut Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and Donut Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and Donut Peach season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Plum and Donut Peach Physical Information
Wild Plum and Donut Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Plum and Donut Peach are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
- Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Plum and Donut Peach
Care of Wild Plum and Donut Peach 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 Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Donut Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.