How much sunlight does my Black Chokecherry need?

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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Black Chokecherry?

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.

Should I fertilize my Black Chokecherry?

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!

What is the growth pattern for Black Chokecherry?

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.

Can Black Chokecherry be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Black Chokecherry can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Black Chokecherry easy to care for?

Black Chokecherry is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Black Chokecherry?

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.

About Black Chokecherry

Black Chokecherry is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Black Chokecherry likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Black Chokecherry belongs to the Prunus genus, and is native to North America.

⚠️ Black Chokecherry is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Prunus serotina

Genus

Prunus

Family

Rosaceae

Order

Rosales

Also known as

Western chokecherry, Wild black cherry, Black cherry, Rum cherry and Mountain black cherry

How to care for Black Chokecherry

Water

How often to water your Black Chokecherry

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.