Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Gold
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
sasanqua
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
sasanqua
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
sasanqua
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
sasanqua
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
sasanqua
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
Sasankya
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Sasankya
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Sasanqua and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Sasanqua and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sasanqua and Black Chokeberry
Care of Sasanqua and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.