Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Prunus virginiana
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Chokecherry
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Chokecherry
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Chokecherry
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Chokecherry
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
chokecherry
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Chokecherry and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Chokecherry and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Chokecherry and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Blackjack Oak
Care of Chokecherry and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.