Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Prunus virginiana
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Sakaki
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Sakaki
In German
Chokecherry
Sperrstrauch
In French
Chokecherry
Sakaki
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Sakaki
In Greek
Chokecherry
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Sakaki
In Polish
Chokecherry
Sakaki
In Latin
chokecherry
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Sakaki
Season and care of Chokecherry and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Sakaki Physical Information
Chokecherry and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Sakaki are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Sakaki
Care of Chokecherry and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.