Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Citrus
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Warmer regions
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
Chokecherry
In German
Meyer Lemon
Chokecherry
In French
Meyer Lemon
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
Chokecherry
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
Chokecherry
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Chokecherry
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Chokecherry
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meyer Lemon and Chokecherry Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Chokecherry are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Meyer Lemon and Chokecherry
Care of Meyer Lemon and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon 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.