Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southern Europe
Types
Prunus virginiana
-
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
-
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Applemint Tree
In German
Chokecherry
Applemint Baum
In French
Chokecherry
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Chokecherry
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Chokecherry
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
chokecherry
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Applemint
Season and care of Chokecherry and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Applemint Physical Information
Chokecherry and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Applemint are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Applemint
Care of Chokecherry and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.