Black chokecherry
Also known as
Western chokecherry, Wild black cherry, Black cherry, Rum cherry and Mountain black cherry
Taxonomy
Prunus serotina
Prunus
Rosaceae
Rosales
How to care for Black chokecherry
Water
How often to water your Black chokecherry
every 9
Black chokecherry needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Black chokecherry in your home
a window
Black chokecherry love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Black chokecherry does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Black chokecherry in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Black chokecherry
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Black chokecherry after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Black chokecherry is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Black chokecherry prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Black chokecherry requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Black chokecherry is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Soil
Black chokecherry is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Fertilizer
Black chokecherry grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Black chokecherry will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Black chokecherry can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Black chokecherry
Black chokecherry
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
