Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America
China, Japan
Types
Prunus virginiana
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
Chokecherry
pachysandra
In German
Chokecherry
Ysander
In French
Chokecherry
pachysandra
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Pachysandra
In Greek
Chokecherry
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Pachysandra
In Polish
Chokecherry
Runianka
In Latin
chokecherry
Pachysandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
sarcococceae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Pachysandra
Season and care of Chokecherry and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Pachysandra Physical Information
Chokecherry and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Pachysandra are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Pachysandra
Care of Chokecherry and Pachysandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.