Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
not available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Pectin
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
QUERCUS alba
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
White Oak
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
सफेद ओक
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
weiße Eiche
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
chêne blanc
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
roble blanco
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
White Oak
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
Carvalho branco
In Polish
Krzew aronii
biały dąb
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
Quercus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and White Oak
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Chokeberry and White Oak Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and White Oak are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Black Chokeberry and White Oak
Care of Black Chokeberry and White Oak 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 White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.