Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
North America
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pale White, White
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Black Currant
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Chokecherry
In German
Carandas
Chokecherry
In French
karondas
Chokecherry
In Spanish
karondas
Chokecherry
In Greek
karondas
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
karondas
Chokecherry
In Polish
karondas
Chokecherry
In Latin
karondas
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Karonda and Chokecherry
Season and care of Karonda and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Chokecherry Physical Information
Karonda and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Chokecherry are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Karonda and Chokecherry
Care of Karonda and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Karonda 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.