Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 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
Yellow, Lemon yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Chokecherry
In German
Tabebuia
Chokecherry
In French
Tabebuia
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Chokecherry
In Greek
Tabebuia
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Chokecherry
In Polish
Tabebuia
Chokecherry
In Latin
Tabebuia
chokecherry
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Chokecherry
Season and care of Tabebuia and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Chokecherry Physical Information
Tabebuia and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Chokecherry are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Tabebuia and Chokecherry
Care of Tabebuia and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Tabebuia 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.