Chokecherry

Elkhorn

About Chokecherry and Elkhorn

Chokecherry

Elkhorn

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

North America

Eastern Asia, India

Types

Prunus virginiana

Number of Varieties

30-

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Habitat

Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps

Temperate Regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-810-11

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Thicket/Colonizing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm120.00 cm

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Minimum Width

550.00 cm12.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

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, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Insects

Allergy

Skin irritation

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, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food

Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

chokecherry

Elkhorn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Malpighiales

Family

Rosaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Prunus

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Amygdaleae

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

251

1 27800

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Properties of Chokecherry and Elkhorn

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

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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Elkhorn

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

Chokecherry and Elkhorn Physical Information

Chokecherry and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Elkhorn are as follows:

Chokecherry flower color:
Chokecherry leaf color:
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Elkhorn leaf color: Green

Care of Chokecherry and Elkhorn

Care of Chokecherry and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.