Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
North Africa
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Not Availble
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, 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 after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Pectin
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
Saharan myrtle
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
Saharan myrtle
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
murta Saharan
In Polish
Krzew aronii
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
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 Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Chokeberry and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Chokeberry and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Black Chokeberry and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.