Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
China, Japan
Types
Prunus virginiana
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Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
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White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
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White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Oval
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
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Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
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
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Silverthorn
In German
Chokecherry
Silverthorn
In French
Chokecherry
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Silverthorn
In Greek
Chokecherry
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Silverthorn
In Polish
Chokecherry
Silverthorn
In Latin
chokecherry
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Silverthorn
Season and care of Chokecherry and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Silverthorn Physical Information
Chokecherry and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Silverthorn are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Silverthorn
Care of Chokecherry and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.