Chokecherry

Eastern Redbud

About Chokecherry and Eastern Redbud

Chokecherry

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Prunus virginiana

Cercis

Number of Varieties

3025

0 40000

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Habitat

Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-83-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Thicket/Colonizing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

550.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

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

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

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

✔ ✘

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

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Used As Food

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

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

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PRUNUS virginiana

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Wild black cherry, Cherry bark

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

Chokecherry

Eastern Redbud

In German

Chokecherry

OstRedbud

In French

Chokecherry

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Chokecherry

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Chokecherry

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Chokecherry

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Chokecherry

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

chokecherry

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Fabales

Family

Rosaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Prunus

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Amygdaleae

Cercideae

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

2510

1 27800

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Properties of Chokecherry and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Chokecherry and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Chokecherry and Eastern Redbud. Chokecherry doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Chokecherry does not have fragrant flowers. Chokecherry has allergic reactions like and Eastern Redbud 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 Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Eastern Redbud

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

Chokecherry and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Chokecherry and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Chokecherry flower color:
Chokecherry leaf color:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Chokecherry and Eastern Redbud

Care of Chokecherry and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.