Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
North America
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Chokecherry
In German
Süße Kirsche
Chokecherry
In French
Cerise sucrée
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Chokecherry
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Chokecherry
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Chokecherry
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Chokecherry
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Chokecherry Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Chokecherry are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Chokecherry
Care of Sweet Cherry and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Sweet Cherry 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.