Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
North America
Types
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Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
wax
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
wax plant
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Candelilla
Chokecherry
In German
candelilla
Chokecherry
In French
candelilla
Chokecherry
In Spanish
candelilla
Chokecherry
In Greek
candelilla
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
candelilla
Chokecherry
In Polish
candelilla
Chokecherry
In Latin
candelilla
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Candelilla and Chokecherry
Season and care of Candelilla and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Chokecherry Physical Information
Candelilla and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Chokecherry are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Candelilla and Chokecherry
Care of Candelilla and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla 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 Candelilla 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.