Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Prunus virginiana
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Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
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Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
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Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Black Currant
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Black Currant
In German
Chokecherry
Black Currant
In French
Chokecherry
groseille noire
In Spanish
Chokecherry
negro Grosella
In Greek
Chokecherry
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
groselha-preta
In Polish
Chokecherry
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
chokecherry
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Black Currant
Season and care of Chokecherry and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Black Currant Physical Information
Chokecherry and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Black Currant are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Black Currant
Care of Chokecherry and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Black Currant pruning is done 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.