Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Not available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
Lawn, meadows, 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
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Pectin
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
cólquico
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
aftomn gema
In Polish
Krzew aronii
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Chokeberry and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Black Chokeberry and Autumn Crocus
Care of Black Chokeberry and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.