Prunus 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.
Cherry plum has strong disease resistance and is generally not prone to disease. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it requires little watering, and larger plants usually do not need pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have bloomed. Cherry plum is suitable for anyone with an outdoor space, such as a garden or deck, and does not require much care experience.
How to keep Prunus Sogdiana.
Light
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
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.
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.
Botanical profile.
- 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
