Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Prunus virginiana
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Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
2b, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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White, Red, Purple, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Prune in early summer, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Hollyhock Rust, Red blotch, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Inflammation, Respiratory Disorders, Urine infections
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
LAVATERA 'Barnsley Baby'
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Lavatera
In Hindi
Chokecherry
एक प्रकार का जंगली पौधा
In German
Chokecherry
Malve
In French
Chokecherry
mauve
In Spanish
Chokecherry
malva
In Greek
Chokecherry
μολόχα
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
malva
In Polish
Chokecherry
malwa
In Latin
chokecherry
malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Lavatera
Season and care of Chokecherry and Lavatera is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Lavatera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lavatera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lavatera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lavatera is Neutral.
Chokecherry and Lavatera Physical Information
Chokecherry and Lavatera physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Lavatera height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Lavatera are as follows:
Chokecherry flower color:
Chokecherry leaf color:
Lavatera flower color: White, Red, Purple and Light Pink
- Lavatera leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Chokecherry and Lavatera
Care of Chokecherry and Lavatera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Lavatera pruning is done Prune in early summer and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavatera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.