Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
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
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Chidori Pink'( Acephala Group, CHIDORI SERIES)
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Chidori Pink Ornamental Kale, Ornamental Kale
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
सजावटी काले
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Ornamental Kale
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
ornement Kale
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
Ornamental Kale
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Καλέ
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
ornamental Kale
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
ozdobny
Krzew aronii
In Latin
decentius
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Kale and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Ornamental Kale and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Kale and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Kale season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ornamental Kale is Loam, Sand and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ornamental Kale is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Kale and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Ornamental Kale and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Kale height is 22.90 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Kale and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Ornamental Kale flower color: Yellow
Ornamental Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Ornamental Kale and Black Chokeberry
Care of Ornamental Kale and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Kale 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 Ornamental Kale 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.