Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Mexico
Types
Prunus virginiana
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
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 if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Philadelphus
In German
Chokecherry
Pfeifensträucher
In French
Chokecherry
Philadelphus
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Philadelphus
In Greek
Chokecherry
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Philadelphus
In Polish
Chokecherry
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
chokecherry
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Prunus
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Mock Orange
Season and care of Chokecherry and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Mock Orange Physical Information
Chokecherry and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Mock Orange are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Mock Orange
Care of Chokecherry and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.