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About Black Chokeberry and Cocklebur


About Cocklebur and Black Chokeberry


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Shrub   
Cactus or Succulent   

Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada   
Northern Africa, South Africa   

Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry   
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
3   
99+

Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands   
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides   

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7   
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Thicket/Colonizing   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
182.88 cm   
99+
5.10 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
182.88 cm   
99+
15.20 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Yellow, Red, Burgundy   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Purplish-black   
Brown, Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green, Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green, Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Green, Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green, Blue Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Elliptic   
Egg-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer   
Summer, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well 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   
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   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Not Available   

Allergy
Anaphylaxis   
Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold   
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Leaves, Root   

Other Uses
Pectin   
Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border   
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa   
Xanthium strumarium   

Common Name
Black Chokeberry   
Cocklebur   

In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub   
cocklebur   

In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch   
Klette   

In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste   
cocklebur   

In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto   
cadillo   

In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων   
ήρα   

In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto   
kokklevor   

In Polish
Krzew aronii   
kokklevor   

In Latin
Lichen Frutex   
kokklevor   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Rosales   
Asterales   

Family
Rosaceae   
Asclepiadaceae   

Genus
Aronia   
Xanthium   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Maleae   
Heliantheae   

Subfamily
Amygdaloideae   
Asteroideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
200   
99+

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Properties of Black Chokeberry and Cocklebur

Wondering what are the properties of Black Chokeberry and Cocklebur? We provide you with everything About Black Chokeberry and Cocklebur. Black Chokeberry doesn't have thorns and Cocklebur doesn't have thorns. Also Black Chokeberry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Chokeberry has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis and Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Chokeberry and Cocklebur and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and Cocklebur

Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Cocklebur is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Cocklebur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cocklebur season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Black Chokeberry and Cocklebur Physical Information

Black Chokeberry and Cocklebur physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Cocklebur are as follows:

Care of Black Chokeberry and Cocklebur

Care of Black Chokeberry and Cocklebur 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 Cocklebur 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 Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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