Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Prunus virginiana
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Plum
In German
Chokecherry
Pflaume
In French
Chokecherry
prune
In Spanish
Chokecherry
ciruela
In Greek
Chokecherry
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
ameixa
In Polish
Chokecherry
Śliwka
In Latin
chokecherry
Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Plum
Season and care of Chokecherry and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Chokecherry and Plum Physical Information
Chokecherry and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Plum are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Plum
Care of Chokecherry and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.