Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Prunus virginiana
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Incense Cedar
In German
Chokecherry
Zeder
In French
Chokecherry
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Chokecherry
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Chokecherry
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Chokecherry
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
chokecherry
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Chokecherry and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Chokecherry and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Incense Cedar
Care of Chokecherry and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.