Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America
China
Types
Prunus virginiana
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
EUONYMUS fortunei
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Wintercreeper
In German
Chokecherry
Weißbunte
In French
Chokecherry
wintercreeper
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Wintercreeper
In Greek
Chokecherry
Wintercreeper
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
wintercreeper
In Polish
Chokecherry
wintercreeper
In Latin
chokecherry
wintercreeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Celastrales
Family
Rosaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Wintercreeper
Season and care of Chokecherry and Wintercreeper is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Wintercreeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Wintercreeper Physical Information
Chokecherry and Wintercreeper physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Wintercreeper are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Wintercreeper
Care of Chokecherry and Wintercreeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.