Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Eastern Asia
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Cats
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Pectin
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
kiwai
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Krzew aronii
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Black Chokeberry and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Chokeberry and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Black Chokeberry and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.
