Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
North America
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Water Celery
Chokecherry
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Chokecherry
In French
Céleri d'eau
Chokecherry
In Spanish
El apio agua
Chokecherry
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Chokecherry
In Polish
Seler Woda
Chokecherry
In Latin
Aqua Apium
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oenantheae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Chokecherry
Season and care of Water Celery and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Chokecherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Celery and Chokecherry Physical Information
Water Celery and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Chokecherry are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Water Celery and Chokecherry
Care of Water Celery and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Water Celery 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.