Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Prunus virginiana
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Limequat
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Limequat
In German
Chokecherry
Limequat
In French
Chokecherry
Limequat
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Limequat
In Greek
Chokecherry
Limequat
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Limequat
In Polish
Chokecherry
Limequat
In Latin
chokecherry
Limequat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Limequat
Season and care of Chokecherry and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Limequat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Limequat Physical Information
Chokecherry and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Limequat are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Limequat
Care of Chokecherry and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.