Chokecherry

Citron

About Chokecherry and Citron

Chokecherry

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

North America

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Prunus virginiana

etrog

Number of Varieties

305

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Habitat

Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-89-11

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Thicket/Colonizing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

550.00 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, 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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PRUNUS virginiana

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Wild black cherry, Cherry bark

Citron

In Hindi

Chokecherry

नीबू

In German

Chokecherry

Zitrone

In French

Chokecherry

Citron

In Spanish

Chokecherry

Cidra

In Greek

Chokecherry

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

Chokecherry

cidra

In Polish

Chokecherry

Cytryna

In Latin

chokecherry

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Sapindales

Family

Rosaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Prunus

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Amygdaleae

Citreae

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

257

1 27800

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Properties of Chokecherry and Citron

Wondering what are the properties of Chokecherry and Citron? We provide you with everything About Chokecherry and Citron. Chokecherry doesn't have thorns and Citron doesn't have thorns. Also Chokecherry does not have fragrant flowers. Chokecherry has allergic reactions like and Citron has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chokecherry and Citron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Citron

Season and care of Chokecherry and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.

Chokecherry and Citron Physical Information

Chokecherry and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Citron are as follows:

Chokecherry flower color:
Chokecherry leaf color:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Chokecherry and Citron

Care of Chokecherry and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.