Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
North America
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Chokecherry
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Chokecherry
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Chokecherry
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Chokecherry
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Chokecherry
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Chokecherry
In Latin
Bilwa
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Datureae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Bael and Chokecherry
Season and care of Bael and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Chokecherry Physical Information
Bael and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Chokecherry are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Bael and Chokecherry
Care of Bael and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Bael 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.