Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America
China
Types
Prunus virginiana
Timor Black Bamboo, Javanese Black Bamboo, Black Asper Bamboo
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Not marine, Terrícola
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Lime Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
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
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply, Water occasionally
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Mites
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Antiemetic, Antitussive, Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Sedative, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Black Bamboo, Running Bamboo
In Hindi
Chokecherry
काला बांस
In German
Chokecherry
schwarzer Bambus
In French
Chokecherry
bambou noir
In Spanish
Chokecherry
negro de bambú
In Greek
Chokecherry
μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Black Bamboo
In Polish
Chokecherry
Czarny Bambus
In Latin
chokecherry
niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Prunus
Phyllostachys Siebold & Zucc
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Black Bamboo
Season and care of Chokecherry and Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Black Bamboo Physical Information
Chokecherry and Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Black Bamboo height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Black Bamboo are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Black Bamboo
Care of Chokecherry and Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Black Bamboo pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.