Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
North America
  
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
  
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
  
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
  
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Pink, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Chocolate
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Bees, Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
  
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
  
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, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
  
GLIRICIDIA sepium
  
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
  
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
  
In Hindi
Chokecherry
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In German
Chokecherry
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In French
Chokecherry
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In Spanish
Chokecherry
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In Greek
Chokecherry
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
  
QuickStick
  
In Polish
Chokecherry
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In Latin
chokecherry
  
Quickstick
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Prunus
  
Gliricidia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Amygdaleae
  
Robinieae
  
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
  
Faboideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Quickstick
Season and care of Chokecherry and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Quickstick Physical Information
Chokecherry and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Quickstick are as follows:
Chokecherry flower color: Not Available
Chokecherry leaf color: Not Available
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Chokecherry and Quickstick
Care of Chokecherry and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.