Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Prunus virginiana
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
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
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Red Buckeye
In German
Chokecherry
Red Buckeye
In French
Chokecherry
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Chokecherry
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Chokecherry
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Chokecherry
Red Buckeye
In Latin
chokecherry
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Chokecherry and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Chokecherry and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Red Buckeye
Care of Chokecherry and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.