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
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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, Late Winter
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
Do not water excessively
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
Wild Plum
Mulga, True Mulga
In German
wild Plum
Mulga
In French
wild Plum
Mulga
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
Mulga
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
Mulga
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
Mulga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Plum and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Wild Plum and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and Mulga Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Plum and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Wild Plum and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Plum and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Wild Plum and Mulga Tree
Care of Wild Plum and Mulga Tree 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 Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
