Black chokeberry is an adaptable shrub native with hardiness and wide tolerance to a variety of soil conditions, but prefers wet soils. The bitter fruit is a food source for birds and other wildlife, and used to make jams, jellies, syrup, tea, juice and wines. In autumn, leaves change to vibrant reds, oranges and purples.
Black Chokeberry
Aronia melanocarpa
Duration
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Available
Yes
Height
3-8 feet
Spread
2-6 feet
Bloom Season
Early Spring - Late Spring
Flower Colors
White
Sun Tolerance
Soil Tolerance
Average,
Moist,
Poorly drained
Features
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Reference Links
https://extension.umn.edu/trees-and-shrubs/black-chokeberry
https://mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/trees-and-plants/black-chokeberry/
Photo courtesy of Kimberly Simmen (KMS Native Plants)
QR
https://db.linpi.org/arme
Code
ARME