Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
China
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, 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 dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Pectin
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
BERBERIS soulieana
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Barberry
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
Burberry
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
Burberry
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
Burberry
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
Burberry
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
Burberry
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
Burberry
In Polish
Krzew aronii
kwaśnica
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
Barberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Ranunculales
Family
Rosaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and Barberry
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Barberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Chokeberry and Barberry Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Barberry are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Barberry flower color: Yellow
- Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Chokeberry and Barberry
Care of Black Chokeberry and Barberry 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 Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.