Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
China, Japan
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
it is a type of blueberry
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
Not Applicable
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Crescent-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Pectin
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Japanese Blueberry
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
japanische Blaubeere
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
bleuet japonais
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
arándanos japonés
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
blueberry japonês
In Polish
Krzew aronii
Japoński borówki
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
Vaccinium Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Rosaceae
Elaeocarpaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and Japanese Blueberry
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Japanese Blueberry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Japanese Blueberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Blueberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Chokeberry and Japanese Blueberry Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Japanese Blueberry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Japanese Blueberry are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
- Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Care of Black Chokeberry and Japanese Blueberry
Care of Black Chokeberry and Japanese Blueberry 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 Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.