Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Prunus virginiana
Couma macrocarpa
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water, 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
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, 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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
-
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
Chokecherry
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Chokecherry
Tiger Tree
In French
Chokecherry
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Tiger Tree
In Greek
Chokecherry
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Chokecherry
Tiger Tree
In Latin
chokecherry
tigris lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Chokecherry and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Chokecherry and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Tiger Tree
Care of Chokecherry and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.