Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Arp Rosemary, Gorizia Rosemary, Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Salem Rosemary
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
Dry areas, Open scrub
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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 for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Antioxidants, Cough, Gastrointestinal disorders, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Pectin
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
ROSMARINUS officinalis
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Rosemary
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
Mehendi
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
Rosmarin
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
Romarin
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
Romero
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
δενδρολίβανο
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
Alecrim
In Polish
Krzew aronii
Rozmaryn
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
Roremque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and Rosemary
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rosemary season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Rosemary is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Chokeberry and Rosemary Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Rosemary height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Rosemary are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Rosemary flower color: White, Blue and Lavender
- Rosemary leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Chokeberry and Rosemary
Care of Black Chokeberry and Rosemary 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 Rosemary pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.