Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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, Canada
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
marginata, sanderiana
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Pectin
Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
ARISAEMA dracontium
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Green Dragon
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
Arisaema dracontium
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
Arisaema dracontium
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
Arisaema dracontium
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
Arisaema dracontium
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
Arisaema dracontium
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
Arisaema dracontium
In Polish
Krzew aronii
Arisaema dracontium
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
Arisaema dracontium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maleae
Arisaemateae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and Green Dragon
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Green Dragon is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Green Dragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Green Dragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Green Dragon is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Green Dragon is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Chokeberry and Green Dragon Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Green Dragon physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Green Dragon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Green Dragon are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Green Dragon flower color: Green
- Green Dragon leaf color: Green
Care of Black Chokeberry and Green Dragon
Care of Black Chokeberry and Green Dragon 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 Green Dragon 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 Green Dragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.