Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Cercis
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
-
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Pectin
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
Eastern Redbud
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
OstRedbud
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Krzew aronii
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Chokeberry and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color:
Black Chokeberry leaf color:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Black Chokeberry and Eastern Redbud
Care of Black Chokeberry and Eastern Redbud 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 Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.