Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
एमु बुश
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Emu Bush
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
Emu Bush
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
Emu Bush
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
emu Μπους
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
Emu de Bush
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
Emu Bush
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Emu Bush
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myoporaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Emu Bush and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Emu Bush and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Emu Bush and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Emu Bush and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Emu Bush and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Emu Bush and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Emu Bush and Black Chokeberry
Care of Emu Bush and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Emu Bush 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.