Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
North America
Types
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Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
Chokecherry
In German
Rote Holunder
Chokecherry
In French
Red sureau
Chokecherry
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Chokecherry
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Chokecherry
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Chokecherry
In Latin
pubens
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Chokecherry
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Elderberry and Chokecherry Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Chokecherry are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Red Elderberry and Chokecherry
Care of Red Elderberry and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Red Elderberry 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.