Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Asia, North America
Types
Not Available
Lonicera caerulea altaica, Lonicera caerulea cauriana, Lonicera caerulea kamschatica
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
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 for shortening long shoots, 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
Bugs
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Food for insects, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
Lonicera caerulea
Common Name
Wild Plum
honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle
In Hindi
जंगली बेर
Honeyberry
In German
wild Plum
Honeyberry
In French
wild Plum
baie au miel
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
Honeyberry
In Greek
Κορόμηλο
Honeyberry
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
Honeyberry
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
Honeyberry
In Latin
Wild Plum
Honeyberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Plum and Honeyberry
Season and care of Wild Plum and Honeyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and Honeyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and Honeyberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Honeyberry is Well drained while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Honeyberry is Neutral.
Wild Plum and Honeyberry Physical Information
Wild Plum and Honeyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Honeyberry height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wild Plum and Honeyberry are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Honeyberry flower color: Yellow
- Honeyberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wild Plum and Honeyberry
Care of Wild Plum and Honeyberry 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 Honeyberry pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Honeyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.