Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
North America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
DASYLIRION
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Spoon flower, Common sotol
In Hindi
Chokecherry
डेजर्ट चम्मच
In German
Chokecherry
Esslöffel
In French
Chokecherry
Desert cuillère
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Desierto cuchara
In Greek
Chokecherry
Desert κουτάλι
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
colher Desert
In Polish
Chokecherry
Desert łyżka
In Latin
chokecherry
cochleari deserto
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Desert Spoon
Season and care of Chokecherry and Desert Spoon is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Desert Spoon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Desert Spoon Physical Information
Chokecherry and Desert Spoon physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Desert Spoon are as follows:
Chokecherry flower color: Not Available
Chokecherry leaf color: Not Available
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
- Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Chokecherry and Desert Spoon
Care of Chokecherry and Desert Spoon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.