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
South America
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very 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 Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARONIA arbutifolia
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Red Chokeberry
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
लाल Chokeberry
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Rote Apfelbeere
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Red Chokeberry
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
rojo Chokeberry
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
κόκκινο Chokeberry
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Red Chokeberry
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Red aronii
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
arbutifolia
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ingeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Chokeberry and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Red Chokeberry and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Chokeberry and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Chokeberry and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Red Chokeberry and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Red Chokeberry and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Red Chokeberry and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Red Chokeberry and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.