Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Prunus virginiana
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
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
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Chokecherry
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Chokecherry
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Chokecherry
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Chokecherry
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Chokecherry
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
chokecherry
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Chokecherry and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Chokecherry and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Bird Cherry
Care of Chokecherry and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.