Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
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
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Compost, fertilize in growing season
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
English boxwood
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
European boxwood
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
Buis commun
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
boj común
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
European boxwood
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
Buxo
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
Krzew aronii
In Latin
European boxwood
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Boxwood and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of English Boxwood and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Boxwood and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
English Boxwood and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of English Boxwood and Black Chokeberry
Care of English Boxwood and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 English Boxwood 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.