Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
North America
Types
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Lawn
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Umbrella Like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Haemostatic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Windmill Palm
Chokecherry
In German
Trachycarpus fortunei
Chokecherry
In French
Chinesische Hanfpalme
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Chokecherry
In Greek
Windmill Palm
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Windmill Palm
Chokecherry
In Polish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Chokecherry
In Latin
Windmill Palm
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Trachycarpus
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Corypheae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Windmill Palm and Chokecherry
Season and care of Windmill Palm and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Windmill Palm and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Windmill Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Windmill Palm and Chokecherry Physical Information
Windmill Palm and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Windmill Palm and Chokecherry are as follows:
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Windmill Palm and Chokecherry
Care of Windmill Palm and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Windmill Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Windmill Palm 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.