Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Prunus virginiana
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
2b, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Oleaster
In Hindi
Chokecherry
इलेगनस
In German
Chokecherry
Elaeagnus
In French
Chokecherry
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Elaeagnus
In Greek
Chokecherry
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Elaeagnus
In Polish
Chokecherry
Elaeagnus
In Latin
chokecherry
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Chokecherry and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Chokecherry and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Elaeagnus
Care of Chokecherry and Elaeagnus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.