Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Europe, Turkey
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Not available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Average
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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Pectin
Cosmetics, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
हानबीन
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
Hainbuche
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
charme
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
carpe
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
γαύρος
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
choupo-branco
In Polish
Krzew aronii
grab
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and Hornbeam
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Chokeberry and Hornbeam Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Hornbeam are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Chokeberry and Hornbeam
Care of Black Chokeberry and Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.