Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Prunus virginiana
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Willow Oak
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Overcup ओक
In German
Chokecherry
Overcup Oak
In French
Chokecherry
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Chokecherry
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Chokecherry
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
chokecherry
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Willow Oak
Season and care of Chokecherry and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Willow Oak Physical Information
Chokecherry and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Willow Oak are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Willow Oak
Care of Chokecherry and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.