Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
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
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Magenta, Orange, Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Deers
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS americanus
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
Strawberry Bush
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Strawberry Bush
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
Strawberry Bush
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Fresa Bush
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
φράουλα Μπους
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
Morango de Bush
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Strawberry Bush
Red aronii
In Latin
Classic Bush
arbutifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Rosales
Family
Celastraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Strawberry Bush and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Strawberry Bush and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Bush and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Bush season is Fall and Winter and Red Chokeberry season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Bush and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Strawberry Bush and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Bush and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Strawberry Bush and Red Chokeberry
Care of Strawberry Bush and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Strawberry Bush 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.