Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Habitat
Islands
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Enkianthus
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
Enkianthus
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Enkianthus
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
Enkianthus
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
Enkianthus
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
Enkianthus
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
Enkianthus
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Enkianthus
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Maleae
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Enkianthus and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Black Chokeberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Enkianthus and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Enkianthus and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Enkianthus and Black Chokeberry
Care of Enkianthus and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Enkianthus 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.