Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Prunus virginiana
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Chokecherry
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Chokecherry
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Chokecherry
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Chokecherry
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Chokecherry
Rocket Dame
In Latin
chokecherry
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Rosaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Chokecherry and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Chokecherry and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Dame's Rocket
Care of Chokecherry and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.