Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Texas, Mexico
Types
Prunus virginiana
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Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
wax
Other Uses
Used As Food
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
wax plant
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Candelilla
In German
Chokecherry
candelilla
In French
Chokecherry
candelilla
In Spanish
Chokecherry
candelilla
In Greek
Chokecherry
candelilla
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
candelilla
In Polish
Chokecherry
candelilla
In Latin
chokecherry
candelilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Euphorbiales
Family
Rosaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Candelilla
Season and care of Chokecherry and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Candelilla Physical Information
Chokecherry and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Candelilla are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Candelilla
Care of Chokecherry and Candelilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Candelilla 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 Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.