Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Prunus virginiana
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Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Bluffs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
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Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used As Food
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Treacleberry
In German
Chokecherry
Treacleberry
In French
Chokecherry
Treacleberry
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Treacleberry
In Greek
Chokecherry
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Treacleberry
In Polish
Chokecherry
Treacleberry
In Latin
chokecherry
Treacleberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Treacleberry
Season and care of Chokecherry and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Treacleberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
Chokecherry and Treacleberry Physical Information
Chokecherry and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Treacleberry are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Treacleberry
Care of Chokecherry and Treacleberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Treacleberry 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 Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.