Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Prunus virginiana
-
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
-
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Twinleaf
In German
Chokecherry
Twinleaf
In French
Chokecherry
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Twinleaf
In Greek
Chokecherry
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Twinleaf
In Polish
Chokecherry
Twinleaf
In Latin
chokecherry
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Ranunculales
Family
Rosaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
-
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Twinleaf
Season and care of Chokecherry and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Twinleaf Physical Information
Chokecherry and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Twinleaf are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Twinleaf
Care of Chokecherry and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.