The difference between plum blossom and elmleaf plum

1. Different plant heights

The plum blossom is a plant belonging to the Rosaceae family and the genus Prunus. It is also called Thousand-branch Plum, Red Plum, Spring Plum, etc. It is a small tree, relatively tall, about 4-10 meters in height. The outer bark is light gray with a little green and feels relatively smooth.

Prunus armeniaca is a shrub or small tree belonging to the Rosaceae family and the Prunus genus. It is relatively short, with a height of about 2-3 meters. The branchlets are grey in colour, while for annual branches the colour is grey-brown.

2. Different leaves

The leaves of plum blossoms are about 4-8 cm long and 2.5-5 cm wide. There are often small sharp serrations on the edges of the leaves, and the overall color of the leaves is gray-green.

The leaves of Prunus armeniaca are about 2-6 cm long and 1.5-3 cm wide. The edges of the leaves are also serrated, but they are relatively thick.

3. Different flowers

The plum blossom blooms first and then grows leaves, so usually you can only see flowers on the tree. The flowering period is around February and March.

The leaves of the elmleaf plum will grow after the flowers bloom for a period of time. You can see both flowers and leaves on the tree. The flowering period is around April and May.