Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Canary Islands
Types
Prunus virginiana
Lotus berthelotii
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
-
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Parrot's Beak
In German
Chokecherry
Papageienschnabel
In French
Chokecherry
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Pico de loro
In Greek
Chokecherry
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
Chokecherry
Dziób papugi
In Latin
chokecherry
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Chokecherry and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Chokecherry and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Parrot's Beak
Care of Chokecherry and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.