Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
United States, Central United States
Types
Prunus virginiana
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
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, Water during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, 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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Shingle Oak
In German
Chokecherry
Kies Eiche
In French
Chokecherry
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Chokecherry
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Chokecherry
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Chokecherry
gont Oak
In Latin
chokecherry
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Fagoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Chokecherry and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Chokecherry and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Shingle Oak
Care of Chokecherry and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.