Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
North America
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular 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, Alkaline
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 young trees into an open vase shape
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
सीताफल
Chokecherry
In German
Zuckerapfel
Chokecherry
In French
Sugar Apple
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Chokecherry
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Pinha
Chokecherry
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Chokecherry
In Latin
Sugar Apple
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Family
Annonaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Maloideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Chokecherry
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Chokecherry season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Chokecherry Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Chokecherry are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Sugar Apple and Chokecherry
Care of Sugar Apple and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Sugar Apple 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.