Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Pectin
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
MANFREDA virginica
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
amerikanischen Aloe
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
américaine Aloe
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
Americana Aloe
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
Αμερικανός Αλόη
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
americano Aloe
In Polish
Krzew aronii
Amerykański Aloe
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
American Aloe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and American Aloe
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Chokeberry and American Aloe Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and American Aloe are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Black Chokeberry and American Aloe
Care of Black Chokeberry and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.