Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Argentina, Chile
  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
  
Types
not available
  
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
  
Habitat
Subtropical forests
  
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Purplish-black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
  
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Anaphylaxis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used in Furniture, Useful for shade
  
Pectin
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant
  
Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
ARAUCARIA araucana
  
ARONIA melanocarpa
  
Common Name
Monkey Tail Tree, Chilean Pine, Pehuén
  
Black Chokeberry
  
In Hindi
Monkey Puzzle Tree
  
Black Chokeberry Shrub
  
In German
Chilenische Araukarie
  
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
  
In French
Araucaria du Chili
  
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
  
In Spanish
araucaria o pehuén
  
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
  
In Greek
Monkey Puzzle Tree
  
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
  
In Portuguese
Monkey Puzzle Tree
  
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
  
In Polish
Araukaria chilijska
  
Krzew aronii
  
In Latin
Monkey Puzzle Tree
  
Lichen Frutex
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pinophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Araucariaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Araucaria
  
Aronia
  
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 Monkey Puzzle Tree and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Monkey Puzzle Tree and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monkey Puzzle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Monkey Puzzle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Monkey Puzzle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Monkey Puzzle Tree and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Monkey Puzzle Tree and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Monkey Puzzle Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Monkey Puzzle Tree flower color: Green
Monkey Puzzle Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Black Chokeberry
Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monkey Puzzle Tree pruning is done 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 Monkey Puzzle Tree 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.