Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Prunus virginiana
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Copper iris
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Copper Iris
In German
Chokecherry
Copper Iris
In French
Chokecherry
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Chokecherry
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Copper Iris
In Polish
Chokecherry
Miedź Iris
In Latin
chokecherry
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Copper Iris
Season and care of Chokecherry and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Copper Iris Physical Information
Chokecherry and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Copper Iris are as follows:
Chokecherry flower color:
Chokecherry leaf color:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Chokecherry and Copper Iris
Care of Chokecherry and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.