Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America
South America
Types
Prunus virginiana
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
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
Weeping
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
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
Keep ground moist, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Peppertree
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Peppertree
In German
Chokecherry
Peppertree
In French
Chokecherry
Peppertree
In Spanish
Chokecherry
peppertree
In Greek
Chokecherry
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Peppertree
In Polish
Chokecherry
Peppertree
In Latin
chokecherry
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Peppertree
Season and care of Chokecherry and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Peppertree Physical Information
Chokecherry and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Peppertree are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Peppertree
Care of Chokecherry and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.