Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Prunus virginiana
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Chile Pepper
In German
Chokecherry
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
Chokecherry
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
Chokecherry
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
Chokecherry
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Chokecherry
Chile Pepper
In Latin
chokecherry
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Chokecherry and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Chokecherry and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Chokecherry and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Chile Pepper
Care of Chokecherry and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Chile Pepper 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 Chile Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.