Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
North America
Types
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Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
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 woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Macaw
Chokecherry
In German
Ara
Chokecherry
In French
ara
Chokecherry
In Spanish
guacamayo
Chokecherry
In Greek
μακώ
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
arara
Chokecherry
In Polish
ara
Chokecherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Polygonaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Macaw and Chokecherry
Wondering what are the properties of Macaw and Chokecherry? We provide you with everything About Macaw and Chokecherry. Macaw doesn't have thorns and Chokecherry doesn't have thorns. Also Macaw does not have fragrant flowers. Macaw has allergic reactions like Asthma and Chokecherry has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Macaw and Chokecherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macaw and Chokecherry
Season and care of Macaw and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Macaw and Chokecherry Physical Information
Macaw and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Chokecherry are as follows:
Care of Macaw and Chokecherry
Care of Macaw and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Macaw 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.