Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Prunus virginiana
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Medium
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
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, 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, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Chayote
In German
Chokecherry
Chayote
In French
Chokecherry
Chayote
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Chayote
In Greek
Chokecherry
Chayote
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
chuchu
In Polish
Chokecherry
Chayote
In Latin
chokecherry
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Chayote
Season and care of Chokecherry and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Chayote Physical Information
Chokecherry and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Chayote are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Chayote
Care of Chokecherry and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.