Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Prunus virginiana
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Butternut Squash
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Butternut Squash Plant
In German
Chokecherry
Butternut Squash-Anlage
In French
Chokecherry
Courge musquée Plante
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
In Greek
Chokecherry
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Butternut Squash planta
In Polish
Chokecherry
Piżmowa roślin
In Latin
chokecherry
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Butternut Squash
Season and care of Chokecherry and Butternut Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Butternut Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butternut Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butternut Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butternut Squash is Neutral.
Chokecherry and Butternut Squash Physical Information
Chokecherry and Butternut Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Butternut Squash are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Butternut Squash
Care of Chokecherry and Butternut Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Butternut Squash pruning is done 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 Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.