Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America
California
Types
Prunus virginiana
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Toyon
In German
Chokecherry
Toyon
In French
Chokecherry
Toyon
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Toyon
In Greek
Chokecherry
Toyon
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Toyon
In Polish
Chokecherry
Toyon
In Latin
chokecherry
Toyon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Toyon
Season and care of Chokecherry and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Toyon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Toyon Physical Information
Chokecherry and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Toyon are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Toyon
Care of Chokecherry and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Toyon pruning is done . In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.