Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America
Southern Africa
Types
Prunus virginiana
Perennial
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
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, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
Chokecherry
African Iris
In German
Chokecherry
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Chokecherry
African Iris
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Iris africano
In Greek
Chokecherry
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Iris africano
In Polish
Chokecherry
Afryki Iris
In Latin
chokecherry
African Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and African Iris
Season and care of Chokecherry and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and African Iris Physical Information
Chokecherry and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and African Iris are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and African Iris
Care of Chokecherry and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.