Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
not available
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
A3, 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, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARONIA arbutifolia
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Red Chokeberry
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
लाल Chokeberry
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Rote Apfelbeere
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Red Chokeberry
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
rojo Chokeberry
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
κόκκινο Chokeberry
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Red Chokeberry
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Red aronii
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
arbutifolia
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Mirini
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Chokeberry and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Red Chokeberry and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Red Chokeberry and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Chokeberry and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Red Chokeberry and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Red Chokeberry and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Chokeberry and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Red Chokeberry and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.