Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North America
Types
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Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
pinkroot
Chokecherry
In German
Spigelia
Chokecherry
In French
Spigelia
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Spigelia
Chokecherry
In Greek
Spigelia
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Chokecherry
In Polish
Spigelia
Chokecherry
In Latin
Spigelia
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Loganiceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Chokecherry
Season and care of Pinkroot and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Chokecherry Physical Information
Pinkroot and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Chokecherry are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Pinkroot and Chokecherry
Care of Pinkroot and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.