Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Prunus virginiana
Aesculus glabra
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Orange, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
Chokecherry
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Chokecherry
Ohio buckeye
In French
Chokecherry
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Chokecherry
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Chokecherry
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
chokecherry
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Chokecherry and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Chokecherry and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Chokecherry and Ohio Buckeye. Chokecherry doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Chokecherry does not have fragrant flowers. Chokecherry has allergic reactions like and Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chokecherry and Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Chokecherry and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Chokecherry and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Chokecherry and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.