Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
China, Korea
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Carissa holly
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
Carissa holly plant
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
carissa holly Pflanze
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
Карисса востраліста завод
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Carissa Holly herba
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Rosales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Carissa Holly and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Carissa Holly and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carissa Holly and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Carissa Holly and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Carissa Holly flower color: White
Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Carissa Holly and Black Chokeberry
Care of Carissa Holly and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and 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. In summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
