Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Prunus virginiana
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Umbrella Like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Astringent, Haemostatic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Windmill Palm
In German
Chokecherry
Trachycarpus fortunei
In French
Chokecherry
Chinesische Hanfpalme
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Greek
Chokecherry
Windmill Palm
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Windmill Palm
In Polish
Chokecherry
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Latin
chokecherry
Windmill Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Prunus
Trachycarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Windmill Palm
Season and care of Chokecherry and Windmill Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Windmill Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Windmill Palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Windmill Palm Physical Information
Chokecherry and Windmill Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Windmill Palm are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Windmill Palm
Care of Chokecherry and Windmill Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Windmill Palm pruning is done 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 Windmill Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.