Prunus sogdiana
Description
Source: leafsnapPrunus cerasifera is a species of plum known by the common names cherry plum and myrobalan plum. It is native to Southeast Europe and Western Asia, and is naturalised in the British Isles and scattered locations in North America. Also naturalized in parts of SE Australia where it is considered to be a mildly invasive weed of bushland near urban centers.
🌳 Although cherry plum is most commonly recognized for its ornamental qualities, it also performs ecological functions, such as providing habitat for bird species and pollinators like bees. Its deep root system can help prevent soil erosion, making it a useful component in landscape restoration and urban forestry efforts.
🎭 Joy, uplifting energy, renewal, the arrival of spring
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
Adapted to locations with steady sunlight, cherry plum grows best in consistently strong sun. It can endure partial shade, but this may impede its healthy growth and development. Too much shade can cause its iridescent foliage to lose color, while too much sun may lead to leaf scorch.
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C
The cherry plum is a temperate woody plant that thrives in average temperatures of 41 to 95 ℉ (5 to 35 ℃) for best growth. It comes from regions with seasonal temperature changes but can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. In colder months, it is advisable to bring the cherry plum indoors or shield it from freezing conditions.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
The cherry plum needs adequate nutrients to achieve the best fruit production. Apply fertilizer in early spring to promote new growth and flower development. Regular feeding keeps the plant healthy, yields tastier fruit, and prevents nutrient-deficiency problems like yellowing leaves and poor fruit set.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Shrub, Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Prunus
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-9
- Mature Height
- 7.92 m to 11.89 m
- Mature Spread
- 9.14 m
- Leaf Color
- Green, Red, Yellow, Purple
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Pink, White
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 2.54 cm
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Native Area
- Nepal, Tajikistan, Turkey, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Armenia, Pakistan, Greece, Croatia, China, Uzbekistan, Russia, Serbia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Iran, Albania, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan