Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Europe, Asia
Types
Prunus virginiana
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Elliptic
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Mid Spring
Tolerances
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
Curcuma longa
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Turmeric, Curcuma
In Hindi
Chokecherry
हल्दी
In German
Chokecherry
Kurkuma
In French
Chokecherry
curcuma
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Curcuma longa
In Greek
Chokecherry
κουρκούμη
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
curcuma
In Polish
Chokecherry
kurkuma
In Latin
chokecherry
turmeric
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Zingiberales
Family
Rosaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Zingibereae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Zingiberoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Turmeric
Season and care of Chokecherry and Turmeric is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Turmeric Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Turmeric is Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Turmeric is Neutral.
Chokecherry and Turmeric Physical Information
Chokecherry and Turmeric physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Turmeric are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Turmeric
Care of Chokecherry and Turmeric include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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 Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.