Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
bilimbi
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
bilimbi
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
bilimbi
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
bilimbi
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
bilimbi
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Bilimbi and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Black Chokeberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Bilimbi and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bilimbi and Black Chokeberry
Care of Bilimbi and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
