Chokecherry

Gumbo Limbo

About Chokecherry and Gumbo Limbo

Chokecherry

Gumbo Limbo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America

Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America

Types

Prunus virginiana

tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca

Number of Varieties

301

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Habitat

Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps

Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-810-15

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Thicket/Colonizing

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm460.00 cm

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Minimum Width

550.00 cm760.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Crimson, Copper

Leaf Color in Spring

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Compound

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

Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food

Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics

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

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

2510

1 27800

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Properties of Chokecherry and Gumbo Limbo

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

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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Gumbo Limbo

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

Chokecherry and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information

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

Chokecherry flower color:
Chokecherry leaf color:
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
Gumbo Limbo leaf color:

Care of Chokecherry and Gumbo Limbo

Care of Chokecherry and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Gumbo Limbo 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 Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.