Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Wild lilac
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
Ceanothus
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Ceanothus
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
Ceanothus
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Ceanothus
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
Ceanothus
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
Ceanothus
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Ceanothus
Red aronii
In Latin
Ceanothus
arbutifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rhamnaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ceanothus and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Ceanothus and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ceanothus and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ceanothus season is Summer and Red Chokeberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Ceanothus is Loam and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ceanothus and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Ceanothus and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Red Chokeberry flower color:
- Red Chokeberry leaf color:
Care of Ceanothus and Red Chokeberry
Care of Ceanothus and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.