Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
gardens
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Stem
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Jessamine
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
चमेली
Chokecherry
In German
Carolina-Jasmin
Chokecherry
In French
Gelsemium sempervirens
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Gelsemium sempervirens
Chokecherry
In Greek
Gelsemium sempervirens
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Gelsemium sempervirens
Chokecherry
In Polish
Gelsemium sempervirens
Chokecherry
In Latin
Gelsemium sempervirens
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Jessamine and Chokecherry
Wondering what are the properties of Jessamine and Chokecherry? We provide you with everything About Jessamine and Chokecherry. Jessamine doesn't have thorns and Chokecherry doesn't have thorns. Also Jessamine does not have fragrant flowers. Jessamine has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea and sneezing and Chokecherry has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jessamine and Chokecherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jessamine and Chokecherry
Season and care of Jessamine and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Jessamine and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jessamine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jessamine is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jessamine and Chokecherry Physical Information
Jessamine and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Jessamine and Chokecherry are as follows:
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Jessamine and Chokecherry
Care of Jessamine and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Jessamine 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.