Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Prunus virginiana
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
-
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Broomsedge grass
In German
Chokecherry
broomsedge Gras
In French
Chokecherry
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Chokecherry
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Chokecherry
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Chokecherry
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
chokecherry
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Broomsedge
Season and care of Chokecherry and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Broomsedge Physical Information
Chokecherry and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Broomsedge are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Broomsedge
Care of Chokecherry and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.