Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Not available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Not Applicable
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Pectin
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
candelabra primrose
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
Primula beesiana
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Krzew aronii
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Black Chokeberry and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Black Chokeberry and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Black Chokeberry and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.