Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
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 if you want to improve plant shape
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
Chokecherry
In German
Magnolienbaum
Chokecherry
In French
magnolia
Chokecherry
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Chokecherry
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
magnólia
Chokecherry
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Chokecherry
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Chokecherry
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Chokecherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Tree and Chokecherry Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Chokecherry are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Magnolia Tree and Chokecherry
Care of Magnolia Tree and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Magnolia Tree 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.