Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Prunus virginiana
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H2
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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, Sand
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
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Chokecherry
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Chokecherry
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Chokecherry
árbol del pan
In Greek
Chokecherry
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Chokecherry
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
chokecherry
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Breadfruit
Season and care of Chokecherry and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Breadfruit Physical Information
Chokecherry and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Breadfruit are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Breadfruit
Care of Chokecherry and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, 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 Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.