Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Prunus virginiana
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H2, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Olive, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Chokecherry
सागर अंगूर
In German
Chokecherry
Sea Grape
In French
Chokecherry
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Sea Grape
In Greek
Chokecherry
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Sea Grape
In Polish
Chokecherry
Sea Grape
In Latin
chokecherry
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Sea Grape
Season and care of Chokecherry and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Sea Grape Physical Information
Chokecherry and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Sea Grape are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Sea Grape
Care of Chokecherry and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.