Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
North America
Types
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Prunus virginiana
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
-
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Twinleaf
Chokecherry
In German
Twinleaf
Chokecherry
In French
Twinleaf
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Twinleaf
Chokecherry
In Greek
Twinleaf
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
Chokecherry
In Polish
Twinleaf
Chokecherry
In Latin
Twinleaf
chokecherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Berberidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Chokecherry
Season and care of Twinleaf and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Twinleaf and Chokecherry Physical Information
Twinleaf and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Chokecherry are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Twinleaf and Chokecherry
Care of Twinleaf and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Twinleaf 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.