Prunus virginiana (Corrected from Prunus bilreana)

Chokecherry

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Deciduous shrub native to North America with glossy leaves and small white flowers, producing dark cherries in late summer.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chokecherry
Family Rosaceae
Genus Prunus
Species Virginiana
Origin North America
Blooming Spring, before leaves emerge
Leaf Color Dark green turning red in autumn
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loam with organic matter

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, reduce significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best fruiting and bloom; indoors needs brightest possible spot to prevent etiolation

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth starts

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood; essential for health

Pest Control Aphid Japanese Beetle Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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