Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Tender 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
South America
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
-
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, 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, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARONIA arbutifolia
ANANAS
Common Name
Red Chokeberry
Pineapple
In Hindi
लाल Chokeberry
अनानास
In German
Rote Apfelbeere
Ananas
In French
Red Chokeberry
Ananas
In Spanish
rojo Chokeberry
Piña
In Greek
κόκκινο Chokeberry
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Red Chokeberry
Abacaxi
In Polish
Red aronii
Ananas
In Latin
arbutifolia
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Rosales
Bromeliales
Family
Rosaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Red Chokeberry and Pineapple
Season and care of Red Chokeberry and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Red Chokeberry and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Red Chokeberry and Pineapple Physical Information
Red Chokeberry and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Red Chokeberry and Pineapple are as follows:
Red Chokeberry flower color:
Red Chokeberry leaf color:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Red Chokeberry and Pineapple
Care of Red Chokeberry and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.