Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
South America
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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, Partial Sun, Partial 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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Pectin
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
ANANAS
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Pineapple
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
अनानास
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
Ananas
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
Ananas
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
Piña
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
Abacaxi
In Polish
Krzew aronii
Ananas
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Rosales
Bromeliales
Family
Rosaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and Pineapple
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Black Chokeberry and Pineapple Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Pineapple are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Black Chokeberry and Pineapple
Care of Black Chokeberry and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
