Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Australia
Types
Prunus virginiana
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Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, 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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Chokecherry
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Chokecherry
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
Chokecherry
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Chokecherry
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
chokecherry
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Prunus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Chokecherry and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Chokecherry and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Chokecherry and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.