Prunus Plants — Species, Care & Identification
The Prunus genus belongs to the Rosaceae family and currently includes 13species in PlantoScan's care catalogue. Each species below links to a full guide covering watering, light, soil, propagation, and toxicity.
Reference: Prunus on Wikipedia
Prunus species tend to share similar watering and light preferences, which means care routines cross-apply well across varieties. Browse the grid below to compare requirements side-by-side.
For general indoor plant care that applies beyond the Prunus genus, see the complete plant care guide covering every species on PlantoScan.
All Prunus Species
Cherry Blossom Tree
Prunus serrulata
Cherry Tree
Prunus avium
Peach Tree
Prunus persica
Plum Tree
Prunus domestica
Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
Chokecherry
Prunus virginiana
Cherry Laurel
Prunus laurocerasus
Apricot Tree
Prunus armeniaca
American Plum
Prunus americana
Carolina Cherry Laurel
Prunus caroliniana
Weeping Cherry
Prunus subhirtella
Yoshino Cherry
Prunus yedoensis
Japanese Apricot
Prunus mume