Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
North America
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Chokecherry
In German
Elefant von Apple
Chokecherry
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Chokecherry
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Chokecherry
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Chokecherry
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Chokecherry
In Latin
Elephant Apple
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Rosales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Chokecherry
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Chokecherry Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Chokecherry are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Elephant Apple and Chokecherry
Care of Elephant Apple and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.