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Black Chokeberry

Aronia Melanocarpa

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Overview

Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) is a sturdy deciduous shrub reaching 3-6 ft high and wide. Tolerant of wet conditions, it displays clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring and lustrous, dark green leaves that turn red in fall. Its purplish-black berries, high in antioxidants, attract birds and can be used in jams. Plant in full sun to part shade in well-draining soil for best fruit production.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 3–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — The foliage turns a fiery red and purple in autumn, providing a striking visual display to round out the year
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — Plant in full sun to part shade in well-draining soil for best fruit production; which emerge on the backdrop of itsBlack Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — Tolerant of wet conditions; the plant bears clusters of delicate white to light pink flowers, image 54Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — deep purple-black berries; measuring approximately 1/4 to 1/3 inch in diameterBlack Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — this species is known for its high tolerance to wet conditionsBlack Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — making it a flexible choice for different garden aspects; white flowers in the garden, image 67Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — Its purplish-black berries, high in antioxidants, attract birds and can be used in jams+89

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
3–6 Ft.
Mature width
3–6 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — The foliage turns a fiery red and purple in autumn, providing a striking visual display to round out the year
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — Plant in full sun to part shade in well-draining soil for best fruit production; which emerge on the backdrop of its
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — Tolerant of wet conditions; the plant bears clusters of delicate white to light pink flowers, image 54
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — deep purple-black berries; measuring approximately 1/4 to 1/3 inch in diameter
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — this species is known for its high tolerance to wet conditions
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — making it a flexible choice for different garden aspects; white flowers in the garden, image 67
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — Its purplish-black berries, high in antioxidants, attract birds and can be used in jams
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — Plant in full sun to part shade in well-draining soil for best fruit production
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — Typically reaching heights of 3 to 6 feet with a similar spread; is a robust and versatile deciduous shrub well-suited
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — Typically reaching heights of 3 to 6 feet with a similar spread
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — is a robust and versatile deciduous shrub well-suited for a diverse range of landscape designs
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — measuring approximately 1/4 to 1/3 inch in diameter
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — deep purple-black berries; measuring approximately 1/4 to 1/3 inch in diameter, image 70
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — dark green leaves that turn red in fall
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — It can withstand both full sun and partial shade exposure
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — the Black Chokeberry provides multi-season interest; making it a flexible choice for different garden aspects
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — It can withstand both full sun and partial shade exposure; including occasional flooding
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — dark green leaves that turn red in fall; shrub with white blooms, image 56
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — These berries are not only eye-catching but are packed with antioxidants and nutrients; it can withstand, image 73
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — this species is known for its high tolerance to wet conditions; its purplish-black berries, high in, image 68
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — The foliage turns a fiery red and purple in autumn, providing a striking visual display to round out the, image 75
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — it displays clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring and lustrous
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — measuring approximately 1/4 to 1/3 inch in diameter; shrub for full or half
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — the Black Chokeberry provides multi-season interest
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