Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
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
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ARONIA arbutifolia
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Red Chokeberry
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
लाल Chokeberry
तरबूज़
In German
Rote Apfelbeere
Wassermelone
In French
Red Chokeberry
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
rojo Chokeberry
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
κόκκινο Chokeberry
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Red Chokeberry
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Red aronii
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
arbutifolia
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Chokeberry and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Red Chokeberry and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Chokeberry and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Citrullus Lanatus season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Red Chokeberry and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Red Chokeberry and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Red Chokeberry and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Chokeberry and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Red Chokeberry and Citrullus Lanatus 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 Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.