Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Prunus virginiana
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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 Winter, Indeterminate
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
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
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, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, 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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Orange
In Hindi
Chokecherry
नारंगी
In German
Chokecherry
Orange
In French
Chokecherry
Orange
In Spanish
Chokecherry
naranja
In Greek
Chokecherry
Πορτοκάλι
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
laranja
In Polish
Chokecherry
Pomarańczowy
In Latin
chokecherry
aurantiaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Orange
Season and care of Chokecherry and Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Orange Physical Information
Chokecherry and Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Orange are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Orange
Care of Chokecherry and Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Orange 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 Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.