Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Prunus virginiana
-
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-6
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Hardwood Cuttings, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Scale Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Cancer, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Silverberry
In German
Chokecherry
Silverberry
In French
Chokecherry
Silverberry
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Silverberry
In Greek
Chokecherry
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Silverberry
In Polish
Chokecherry
Silverberry
In Latin
chokecherry
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Elaeagnoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Silverberry
Season and care of Chokecherry and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Silverberry Physical Information
Chokecherry and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Silverberry are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Silverberry
Care of Chokecherry and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Silverberry 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.