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Black Chokeberry and Copperleaf


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Shrub  
Shrub  

Origin
Melanesia  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada  

Types
-  
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry  

Number of Varieties
12  
3  

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands  

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15  
3-8  

AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
8-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Thicket/Colonizing  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
240.00 cm  
99+
182.88 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm  
99+
182.88 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper  
-  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  

Fruit Color
-  
Purplish-black  

Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
-  

Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
-  

Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
-  

Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Reniform  
Elliptic  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Late Spring, Early Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Stem Cutting  
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs  
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
slow-release fertilizers  
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types  
-  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
-  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
-  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
-  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Birds  
-  

Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis  
Anaphylaxis  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
Good for skin  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems  
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs  
Fruits  

Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant  
Pectin  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  
Foundation, Mixed Border  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana  
ARONIA melanocarpa  

Common Name
Copperleaf  
Black Chokeberry  

In Hindi
Copperleaf  
Black Chokeberry Shrub  

In German
Copperleaf  
Schwarz Aronia Strauch  

In French
Copperleaf  
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste  

In Spanish
copperleaf  
Chokeberry negro Arbusto  

In Greek
Copperleaf  
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων  

In Portuguese
Copperleaf  
Chokeberry preto Arbusto  

In Polish
CopperLeaf  
Krzew aronii  

In Latin
Copperleaf  
Lichen Frutex  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Euphorbiales  
Rosales  

Family
Euphorbiaceae  
Rosaceae  

Genus
Acalypha  
Aronia  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Acalypheae  
Maleae  

Subfamily
Acalyphoideae  
Amygdaloideae  

Number of Species
462  
99+
3  

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Difference Between Copperleaf and Black Chokeberry

If you are confused whether Copperleaf or Black Chokeberry are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Copperleaf and Black Chokeberry Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Copperleaf are slow-release fertilizers, whereas for Black Chokeberry fertilizers required are 10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply N-P-K. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Copperleaf and Black Chokeberry if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Copperleaf and Black Chokeberry

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Copperleaf and Black Chokeberry. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Copperleaf and Black Chokeberry as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Copperleaf is Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache and Kidney problems whereas of Black Chokeberry is anti-cancer, Antioxidants and Cold. Copperleaf has beauty benefits as follows: Skin Problems while Black Chokeberry has beauty benefits as follows: Skin Problems.

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