Aronia melanocarpa
Black Chokeberry
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Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) - Description
A. melanocarpa has purple-red fall foliage. It bears black fruits, 0.5" wide, which may be used as juice or preserves.
Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) - Blooming
Flowers are white or pink and not very showy, but after their blooms they have fruits that are highly decorative and last into winter.
Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) - Growth
Erect to spreading annuals and perennials. Does well with full sun or partial shade. Chokeberries are rather tough and undemanding. Some species may reach 8 ft. tall. Has hairy leaves.
Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) - Planting
Sow in a seedbed in autumn. Early summer, root softwood cuttings.
Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) - Pest
Fungal leaf spots and rusts are common.
Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) - Interesting facts
Aronia includes only 2 species. Grown for their white, sometimes pink-tinged flowers, colorful autumn leaves, and spherical red or black fruits.
Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) - Soil and irrigation
Needs moderate to ample water. Can tolerate wet and dry soil. Does well in moist, but well-drained soil (not in shallow, alkaline soil).
