Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Japan
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-6
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
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
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
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Pectin
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
Abies Veitchii
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
Veitch's Silver Fir
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
Veitch's Silver Fir
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Polish
Krzew aronii
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
S Veitch abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
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 Veitch's Silver Fir
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Veitch's Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Veitch's Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Veitch's Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic.
Black Chokeberry and Veitch's Silver Fir Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Veitch's Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Veitch's Silver Fir are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
Care of Black Chokeberry and Veitch's Silver Fir
Care of Black Chokeberry and Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir pruning is done 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 Veitch's Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.