Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
North America
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Chokecherry
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Chokecherry
Nickende Distel
In French
Chokecherry
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Chokecherry
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
musk Thistle
In Polish
Chokecherry
Musk Thistle
In Latin
chokecherry
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Chokecherry and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Chokecherry and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Chokecherry flower color: Not Available
Chokecherry leaf color: Not Available
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chokecherry and Musk Thistle
Care of Chokecherry and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
