Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Mexico
  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
  
Types
Not Available
  
not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
  
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
  
8-4
  
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
  
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
  
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
  
  
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
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
  
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
  
ARONIA arbutifolia
  
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
  
Red Chokeberry
  
In Hindi
Philadelphus
  
लाल Chokeberry
  
In German
Pfeifensträucher
  
Rote Apfelbeere
  
In French
Philadelphus
  
Red Chokeberry
  
In Spanish
Philadelphus
  
rojo Chokeberry
  
In Greek
Philadelphus
  
κόκκινο Chokeberry
  
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
  
Red Chokeberry
  
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
  
Red aronii
  
In Latin
Philadelphus
  
arbutifolia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Philadlephus
  
Aronia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Philadelpheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Mock Orange and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mock Orange and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Mock Orange and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Mock Orange and Red Chokeberry
Care of Mock Orange and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Mock Orange 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.