Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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 Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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, 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 for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM x majoricum
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Hardy Marjoram, Italian Oregano
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
इतालवी अजवायन की पत्ती
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Italienisch Oregano
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
italien origan
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
orégano italiano
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
ιταλικά Ρίγανη
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
Italiano Oregano
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
włoski Oregano
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Italian Oregano
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Italian Oregano and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Italian Oregano and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Oregano and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Oregano season is Summer and Fall and Black Chokeberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Italian Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Italian Oregano is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Italian Oregano and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Italian Oregano and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Oregano height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Italian Oregano and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Italian Oregano flower color: White and Ivory
Italian Oregano leaf color: Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Italian Oregano and Black Chokeberry
Care of Italian Oregano and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Oregano pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Italian Oregano 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.