Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
North America
Types
Persea americana
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
एवोकाडो
Chokecherry
In German
Avocado
Chokecherry
In French
Avocat
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Aguacate
Chokecherry
In Greek
Αβοκάντο
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Abacate
Chokecherry
In Polish
Awokado
Chokecherry
In Latin
Avocado
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Avocado and Chokecherry
Season and care of Avocado and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Avocado and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Avocado and Chokecherry Physical Information
Avocado and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Avocado and Chokecherry are as follows:
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Avocado and Chokecherry
Care of Avocado and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.