Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
North America
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
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
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
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Philadlephus
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Amygdaloideae
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.
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:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
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.