Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Caribbean, South America
Types
Prunus virginiana
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
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
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Fruit Bats
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Chokecherry
सीताफल
In German
Chokecherry
Zuckerapfel
In French
Chokecherry
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Chokecherry
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Pinha
In Polish
Chokecherry
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
chokecherry
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Family
Rosaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Maloideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Chokecherry and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Chokecherry and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Sugar Apple
Care of Chokecherry and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.