Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
China, Korea
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARONIA arbutifolia
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Red Chokeberry
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
लाल Chokeberry
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Rote Apfelbeere
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Red Chokeberry
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
rojo Chokeberry
Castaño chino
In Greek
κόκκινο Chokeberry
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Red Chokeberry
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Red aronii
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
arbutifolia
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Chokeberry and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Red Chokeberry and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Red Chokeberry and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Chokeberry and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Red Chokeberry and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Red Chokeberry and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Chokeberry and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Red Chokeberry and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.