Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Prunus virginiana
Starfruit
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
-
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
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
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Chokecherry
carambola पेड़
In German
Chokecherry
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Chokecherry
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Chokecherry
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Chokecherry
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Chokecherry
karambola drzewo
In Latin
chokecherry
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Carambola
Season and care of Chokecherry and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Carambola Physical Information
Chokecherry and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Carambola are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Carambola
Care of Chokecherry and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.