Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Southern Europe
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Prune in the growing season, 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, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Pectin
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
Applemint Tree
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
Applemint Baum
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Krzew aronii
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and Applemint
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Chokeberry and Applemint Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Applemint are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Black Chokeberry and Applemint
Care of Black Chokeberry and Applemint 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 Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.