Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Prunus virginiana
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular 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
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Silver bells
In German
Chokecherry
Silver bells
In French
Chokecherry
Silver bells
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Silver bells
In Greek
Chokecherry
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Silver bells
In Polish
Chokecherry
Silver bells
In Latin
chokecherry
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Silver Bells
Season and care of Chokecherry and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is .
Chokecherry and Silver Bells Physical Information
Chokecherry and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Silver Bells are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Silver Bells
Care of Chokecherry and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.