Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
North America
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune to control shape
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Chokecherry
In German
Giant Sequoia
Chokecherry
In French
Séquoia géant
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Chokecherry
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Chokecherry
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Chokecherry
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
chokecherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Prunus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Chokecherry
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Chokecherry Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Chokecherry are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Giant Sequoia and Chokecherry
Care of Giant Sequoia and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Giant Sequoia 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.