Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Prunus virginiana
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oval
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
Chokecherry
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Chokecherry
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Chokecherry
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Chokecherry
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Chokecherry
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Chokecherry
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
chokecherry
Bilwa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Datureae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Bael
Season and care of Chokecherry and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bael season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bael is Neutral.
Chokecherry and Bael Physical Information
Chokecherry and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Bael are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Bael
Care of Chokecherry and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.