Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Prunus virginiana
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
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
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Chokecherry
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Chokecherry
Octopus tree
In French
Chokecherry
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Chokecherry
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Chokecherry
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Chokecherry
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
chokecherry
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Chokecherry and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Chokecherry and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Octopus Tree
Care of Chokecherry and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.