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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

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) — making them a boon for wildlife and humans alike; these berries are not only eye-catching but are packed, image 74

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — These berries are not only eye-catching but are packed with antioxidants and nutrients

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — Its purplish-black berries, high in antioxidants, attract birds and can be used in jams; plant in full sun to part

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — scientifically known as Aronia melanocarpa; which appear in late summer and persist into the fall

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — white flowers in the garden; typically reaching heights of 3 to 6 feet with a similar spread, image 76

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — making them a boon for wildlife and humans alike; these berries are not only eye-catching but are packed with

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — it displays clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring and lustrous; deep purple-black berries, image 55

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — shrub for full or half; the foliage turns a fiery red and purple in autumn, providing a striking visual display to

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — which appear in late summer and persist into the fall; scientifically known as Aronia melanocarpa

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — The foliage turns a fiery red and purple in autumn, providing a striking visual display to round out the year; tolerant

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — which emerge on the backdrop of its finely-toothed; the Black Chokeberry provides multi-season interest, image 65

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — These berries are not only eye-catching but are packed with antioxidants and nutrients; it can withstand both full sun

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — making it a flexible choice for different garden aspects

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) is a sturdy deciduous shrub reaching 3-6 ft high and wide; dark green leaves that

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — which appear in late summer and persist into the fall; scientifically known as Aronia melanocarpa, image 72

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — white flowers in the garden

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — Typically reaching heights of 3 to 6 feet with a similar spread; is a robust and versatile deciduous shrub, image 61

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — dark green leaves that turn red in fall; shrub with white blooms

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — each blossom approximately 1/2 inch in diameter; it displays clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring, image 64

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — shrub for full or half

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — It can withstand both full sun and partial shade exposure; including occasional flooding, image 66

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — it displays clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring and lustrous; deep purple-black berries

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — scientifically known as Aronia melanocarpa; which appear in late summer and persist into the fall, image 59

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — making them a boon for wildlife and humans alike

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