Types
Prunus virginiana
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Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings, 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, Do not water frequently
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Jostaberry
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Jostaberry
In German
Chokecherry
Jostaberry
In French
Chokecherry
casseille
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Jostaberry
In Greek
Chokecherry
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Jostaberry
In Polish
Chokecherry
Jostaberry
In Latin
chokecherry
OLIVE
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Jostaberry
Season and care of Chokecherry and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jostaberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Jostaberry Physical Information
Chokecherry and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Jostaberry are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Jostaberry
Care of Chokecherry and Jostaberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.