Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
China
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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, 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, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Pectin
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Nectarine
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
nectarine
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
Nektarine
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
nectarine
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
nectarina
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
nectarina
In Polish
Krzew aronii
nektarowy
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
nectarine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
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 Nectarine
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Chokeberry and Nectarine Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Nectarine are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Black Chokeberry and Nectarine
Care of Black Chokeberry and Nectarine 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 Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.