Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Fuchsia
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
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
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
HETEROCENTRON elegans
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Spanish Shawl
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
Heterocentron
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Heterocentron
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
Heterocentron
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Heterocentron
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
Heterocentron
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
Heterocentron
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Heterocentron
Red aronii
In Latin
Heterocentron
arbutifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Melastomataceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Heterocentron
Aronia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spanish Shawl and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Spanish Shawl and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Shawl and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Shawl is Loam and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spanish Shawl and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Spanish Shawl and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Spanish Shawl and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Spanish Shawl and Red Chokeberry
Care of Spanish Shawl and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.