Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Pectin
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Broccoli
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
ब्रोकली
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
Brokkoli
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
Brocoli
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
Brócoli
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
brócolis
In Polish
Krzew aronii
brokuły
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and Broccoli
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Black Chokeberry and Broccoli Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Broccoli are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Black Chokeberry and Broccoli
Care of Black Chokeberry and Broccoli 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 Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.