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About the Chokeberry - Black
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The Black Chokeberry,
Aronia melanocarpa 'black',
is an open, upright,
spreading, somewhat rounded
but leggy, deciduous shrub
which typically grows 3-6’
tall. It displays clusters
of 5-petaled, white flowers
in spring which are followed
in early autumn by blackish
purple, blueberry-sized
fruits which usually do not
persist into winter.
Lustrous, dark green foliage
turns an attractive purplish
red in autumn.
Although technically
edible, the fruits are
extremely tart and bitter,
and are not recommended for
eating off the bush.
Attractive fall color and
fruit give this shrub good
ornamental value for a shrub
border. Its ability to
withstand wet conditions
makes it suitable for
growing along ponds, streams
or water gardens. Easily
grown in average, medium
wet, well-drained soil in
full sun to part shade.
Tolerant of wide range of
soils. Best fruit production
occurs in full sun. Spreads
by root suckers to form
colonies. |
