Black Chokeberry, 3-gallon pot

Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa)

Black Chokeberry, known for its robust adaptability and striking ornamental beauty, is a deciduous shrub native to Eastern North America. This plant is not only prized for its landscape value but also for its nutrient-rich, antioxidant-packed berries.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Glossy green leaves that turn a fiery red in autumn.
• Flowers: Small, delicate white to light pink flowers bloom in spring.
• Fruit: Produces dense clusters of black berries in late summer and fall.

Uses:

• Ideal for naturalized areas, rain gardens, or as a part of wildlife gardens.
• Berries are widely used in making jams, jellies, syrups, and health supplements.

Growth Requirements:

• Tolerates a range of soil types, from wet to dry, preferring acidic soils.
• Prefers full sun to partial shade.
• Hardy in USDA Zones 3-8.

Care Tips:

• Low maintenance; requires minimal care once established.
• Pruning is seldom necessary but can be done in late winter to maintain shape and promote vigorous growth.

Interesting Fact:

• The berries of the Black Chokeberry are among the highest in antioxidant capacity, often used in health foods and supplements for their potential immune-boosting properties.