Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America
Brazil
Types
Prunus virginiana
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Abutilon
In German
Chokecherry
Abutilon
In French
Chokecherry
Abutilon
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Abutilon
In Greek
Chokecherry
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Abutilon
In Polish
Chokecherry
Abutilon
In Latin
chokecherry
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Abutilon
Season and care of Chokecherry and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Abutilon Physical Information
Chokecherry and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Abutilon are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Abutilon
Care of Chokecherry and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.