Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
River side
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Chokecherry
In German
Eukalyptus
Chokecherry
In French
Eucalyptus
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Chokecherry
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Chokecherry
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Chokecherry
In Latin
Eucalyptus
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Chokecherry
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Chokecherry season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Chokecherry Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Chokecherry are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Eucalyptus and Chokecherry
Care of Eucalyptus and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Eucalyptus 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.