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About Mock Orange and Chokecherry


About Chokecherry and Mock Orange


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Shrub  
Tree  

Origin
Mexico  
North America  

Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii  
Prunus virginiana  

Number of Varieties
69  
99+
30  
99+

Habitat
Wide range of ecological site  
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11  
3-8  

AHS Heat Zone
10-7  
8-1  

Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 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  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
150.00 cm  
99+
460.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm  
99+
550.00 cm  
38

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White  
-  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Red, Orange  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green  
-  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
-  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
-  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Oval  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape  
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches  

Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
-  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
-  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Birds, Butterflies  

Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall  
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata  
PRUNUS virginiana  

Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange  
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark  

In Hindi
Philadelphus  
Chokecherry  

In German
Pfeifensträucher  
Chokecherry  

In French
Philadelphus  
Chokecherry  

In Spanish
Philadelphus  
Chokecherry  

In Greek
Philadelphus  
Chokecherry  

In Portuguese
Philadelphus  
Chokecherry  

In Polish
Jaśminowiec  
Chokecherry  

In Latin
Philadelphus  
chokecherry  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Cornales  
Rosales  

Family
Rutaceae  
Rosaceae  

Genus
Philadlephus  
Prunus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Philadelpheae  
Amygdaleae  

Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae  
Amygdaloideae  

Number of Species
179  
99+
25  

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Properties of Mock Orange and Chokecherry

Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Chokecherry? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Chokecherry. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Chokecherry doesn't have thorns. Also Mock Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Mock Orange has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Chokecherry has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Mock Orange and Chokecherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mock Orange and Chokecherry

Season and care of Mock Orange and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Mock Orange and Chokecherry Physical Information

Mock Orange and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Chokecherry are as follows:

Care of Mock Orange and Chokecherry

Care of Mock Orange and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange 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.

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