Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, China
Types
Prunus virginiana
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Indigo, Dark Blue, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
GERANIUM pratense 'Victor Reiter Junior'
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Meadow Cranesbill, Victor Reiter Junior Cranesbill
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Hydrangea
In German
Chokecherry
Hortensie
In French
Chokecherry
Hortensia
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Hortensia
In Greek
Chokecherry
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Hortênsia
In Polish
Chokecherry
Hortensja
In Latin
chokecherry
Hibiscus
Family
Rosaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
-
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Meadow Cranesbill
Season and care of Chokecherry and Meadow Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Meadow Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Meadow Cranesbill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Meadow Cranesbill Physical Information
Chokecherry and Meadow Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Meadow Cranesbill height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Meadow Cranesbill are as follows:
Chokecherry flower color:
Chokecherry leaf color:
Meadow Cranesbill flower color: White, Indigo, Dark Blue, Violet and Blue Violet
- Meadow Cranesbill leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Chokecherry and Meadow Cranesbill
Care of Chokecherry and Meadow Cranesbill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Meadow Cranesbill pruning is done 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 Meadow Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.