Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Prunus virginiana
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Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Chokecherry
candlenut पेड़
In German
Chokecherry
Candlenut Baum
In French
Chokecherry
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Chokecherry
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Chokecherry
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Chokecherry
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
chokecherry
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Candlenut
Season and care of Chokecherry and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Candlenut Physical Information
Chokecherry and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Candlenut are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Candlenut
Care of Chokecherry and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.