Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
North America
Types
Prunus virginiana
Populus tremuloides
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
1-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Quaking Aspen
In German
Chokecherry
Zitterpappel
In French
Chokecherry
tremble
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
Chokecherry
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
Chokecherry
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
chokecherry
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Saliceae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
-
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of Chokecherry and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
Chokecherry and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Quaking Aspen
Care of Chokecherry and Quaking Aspen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.