Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
China
Types
Prunus virginiana
Bambusoideae
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
BAMBUSA multiplex
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Chokecherry
हेगड़े बांस
In German
Chokecherry
Hedge Bambus
In French
Chokecherry
Bamboo Hedge
In Spanish
Chokecherry
bambú de cobertura
In Greek
Chokecherry
hedge Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Bamboo Hedge
In Polish
Chokecherry
Żywopłoty Bamboo
In Latin
chokecherry
Sepi Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Hedge Bamboo
Season and care of Chokecherry and Hedge Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Hedge Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Hedge Bamboo Physical Information
Chokecherry and Hedge Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Hedge Bamboo are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Hedge Bamboo
Care of Chokecherry and Hedge Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Hedge Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.