Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Prunus virginiana
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
-
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Requires 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
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Chokecherry
sweetshrub
In German
Chokecherry
sweetshrub
In French
Chokecherry
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Chokecherry
sweetshrub
In Greek
Chokecherry
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
sweetshrub
In Polish
Chokecherry
sweetshrub
In Latin
chokecherry
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Chokecherry and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Chokecherry and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Sweetshrub
Care of Chokecherry and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.