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
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
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 Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Pectin
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Japanese Quince , Japonica
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
Flowering Quince
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
Flowering Quince
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
Flowering Quince
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
Flowering Quince
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
Flowering Quince
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
Flowering Quince
In Polish
Krzew aronii
Flowering Quince
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
Flowering Quince
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and Flowering Quince
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Flowering Quince is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Flowering Quince Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flowering Quince season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Chokeberry and Flowering Quince Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Flowering Quince physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Flowering Quince are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Chokeberry and Flowering Quince
Care of Black Chokeberry and Flowering Quince 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 Flowering Quince pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Flowering Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.