Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
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
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, 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
Prune lower leaves, 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Pectin
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
CECROPIA obtusifolia
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
तुरही ट्री
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
Trompete Baum
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
Trompette Arbre
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
Árbol de trompeta
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
τρομπέτα Tree
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
Árvore de trombeta
In Polish
Krzew aronii
Trąbka Drzewo
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
Tuba ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cecropiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cecropia obtusifolia
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and Trumpet Tree
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Trumpet Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Trumpet Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Chokeberry and Trumpet Tree Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Trumpet Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Trumpet Tree are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
- Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Chokeberry and Trumpet Tree
Care of Black Chokeberry and Trumpet Tree 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 Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.