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Aronia melanocarpa
Black Chokeberry
An upright shrub when young, more arching with maturity. Clusters of small, fragrant, white flowers bear persistent, purple-black fruit. This plant has a wine-red fall colour. Adaptable to wet or dry, sandy soils and is salt tolerant.
- » Fragrant white flowers
- » Glossy purple-black berries persist for a long period
- » Shiny green foliage turns to an outstanding red in the fall
- » Attracts birds
- » Salt tolerant
- » Bloom Time: Spring
1gal
$23.56
2gal
$36.56
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Flowering Time
| • | Spring |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Aronia melanocarpa
Native to Ontario, Eastern Canada and Eastern USA.
Cultivars of Aronia melanocarpa are being grown as berry crops for their antioxidant properties by the health-conscious.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Aronia melanocarpa
Black chokeberry tolerates a wide range of soils and conditions including boggy. Will grow in full sun to partial shade, although best fruit production usually occurs in full sun. Remove root suckers to prevent colonial spread.