Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Prunus virginiana
-
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Faboideae
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:
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.