Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
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
it is a type of oleander
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Red, Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply
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, 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 to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, fungus, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Phytodermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Pectin
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
THEVETIA peruviana
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
पीला कनेर
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
Gelbe Oleander
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
Oleander Jaune
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
Oleander amarillo
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
Oleander amarelo
In Polish
Krzew aronii
żółta Oleander
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
Yellow haurit Cleander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and Yellow Oleander
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Yellow Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Yellow Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Oleander season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Yellow Oleander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Oleander is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Chokeberry and Yellow Oleander Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Yellow Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Yellow Oleander are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Yellow Oleander flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Peach
- Yellow Oleander leaf color: Green
Care of Black Chokeberry and Yellow Oleander
Care of Black Chokeberry and Yellow Oleander 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 Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.