Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Prunus virginiana
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gold, Orange Red
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, 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 to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Used As Food
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Chokecherry
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Chokecherry
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Chokecherry
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Chokecherry
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
chokecherry
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Chokecherry and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Chokecherry and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Chokecherry and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.