Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Prunus virginiana
-
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Chokecherry
अमुर मेपल
In German
Chokecherry
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Chokecherry
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Chokecherry
arce de Amur
In Greek
Chokecherry
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
de bordo amur
In Polish
Chokecherry
klon amur
In Latin
chokecherry
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Amur Maple
Season and care of Chokecherry and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Amur Maple Physical Information
Chokecherry and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Amur Maple are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Amur Maple
Care of Chokecherry and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.