Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
North America
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Prunus virginiana
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Orange
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
Prunus avium
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Chokecherry
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Chokecherry
Kirschbaum
In French
Chokecherry
Cerisier
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Cerezo
In Greek
Chokecherry
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Chokecherry
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
chokecherry
Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Chokecherry and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Chokecherry and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Chokecherry and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Cherry Tree
Care of Chokecherry and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.