Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Prunus virginiana
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
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
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Overcup ओक
In German
Chokecherry
Overcup Oak
In French
Chokecherry
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Chokecherry
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Chokecherry
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
chokecherry
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Chokecherry and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Chokecherry and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Overcup Oak
Care of Chokecherry and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.