Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America
Eastern Asia
Types
Prunus virginiana
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Gardenia jasminoides
In German
Chokecherry
Gardenie
In French
Chokecherry
Cape Jasmine
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Gardenia jasminoides
In Greek
Chokecherry
Cape Jasmine
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Gardenia jasminoides
In Polish
Chokecherry
Gardenia jaśminowata
In Latin
chokecherry
Gardenia mucronata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Cape Jasmine
Season and care of Chokecherry and Cape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Cape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Cape Jasmine Physical Information
Chokecherry and Cape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Cape Jasmine are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Cape Jasmine
Care of Chokecherry and Cape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Cape Jasmine 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 Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.