Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Madagascar
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Pectin
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, 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
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
Devil's Backbone
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
Devil's Backbone
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Krzew aronii
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Chokeberry and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Black Chokeberry and Devils Backbone
Care of Black Chokeberry and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.