Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval to egg 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Pectin
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
जरुल
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
Königinblume
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
Banabá Plant
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Krzew aronii
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Aronia
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and Pride of India
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Chokeberry and Pride of India Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Pride of India are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Chokeberry and Pride of India
Care of Black Chokeberry and Pride of India 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 Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.