Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Prunus virginiana
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Pear
In Hindi
Chokecherry
नाशपाती
In German
Chokecherry
Birne
In French
Chokecherry
Poire
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Pera
In Greek
Chokecherry
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Pera
In Polish
Chokecherry
Gruszka
In Latin
chokecherry
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Pear
Season and care of Chokecherry and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Chokecherry and Pear Physical Information
Chokecherry and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Pear are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Pear
Care of Chokecherry and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.