Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America
China
Types
Prunus virginiana
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Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
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
-
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Daphne plant
In Hindi
Chokecherry
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Chokecherry
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Chokecherry
plante Daphne
In Spanish
Chokecherry
planta de Daphne
In Greek
Chokecherry
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Daphne planta
In Polish
Chokecherry
Daphne roślin
In Latin
chokecherry
Daphne plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Daphne
Season and care of Chokecherry and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Daphne is Neutral.
Chokecherry and Daphne Physical Information
Chokecherry and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Daphne are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Daphne
Care of Chokecherry and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.