Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Shrub
  
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
  
Mexico
  
Types
not available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
  
Wide range of ecological site
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
8-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-4
  
10-7
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
  
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Red, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
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
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
  
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought, Heat Tolerance
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
  
Botanical Name
ARONIA arbutifolia
  
CHOISYA ternata
  
Common Name
Red Chokeberry
  
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
  
In Hindi
लाल Chokeberry
  
Philadelphus
  
In German
Rote Apfelbeere
  
Pfeifensträucher
  
In French
Red Chokeberry
  
Philadelphus
  
In Spanish
rojo Chokeberry
  
Philadelphus
  
In Greek
κόκκινο Chokeberry
  
Philadelphus
  
In Portuguese
Red Chokeberry
  
Philadelphus
  
In Polish
Red aronii
  
Jaśminowiec
  
In Latin
arbutifolia
  
Philadelphus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Aronia
  
Philadlephus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Philadelpheae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Hydrangeoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Red Chokeberry and Mock Orange
Season and care of Red Chokeberry and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Red Chokeberry and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Mock Orange season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Chokeberry and Mock Orange Physical Information
Red Chokeberry and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Red Chokeberry and Mock Orange are as follows:
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Red Chokeberry and Mock Orange
Care of Red Chokeberry and Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.