Black Chokeberry
Aronia melanocarpa
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Black chokeberry is a hardy deciduous shrub prized for its white spring flowers, dark purple berries, and brilliant red fall foliage. It thrives in poor soils where many ornamentals struggle and provides food for wildlife while tolerating wet conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Black chokeberry is a hardy deciduous shrub prized for its white spring flowers, dark purple berries, and brilliant red fall foliage. It thrives in poor soils where many ornamentals struggle and provides food for wildlife while tolerating wet conditions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Black Chokeberry grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation