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Black Chokeberry-Aronia melanocarpa-Ornamental shrub with antioxidant-rich berries 3 Gallon

Black Chokeberry-Aronia melanocarpa-Ornamental shrub with antioxidant-rich berries 3 Gallon

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Aronia melanocarpa

Description

Aronia melanocarpa, commonly known as Black Chokeberry, is a deciduous shrub known for its glossy green leaves, white spring flowers, and dark purple-black berries. It is appreciated for its ornamental value and its berries, which are rich in antioxidants.

Suggested Uses

Black Chokeberry is ideal for use in hedgerows, wildlife gardens, and as a naturalistic planting in mixed borders. Its berries can be used for making jams, jellies, and juices.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Aronia melanocarpa
  • Common Name Common Name: Black Chokeberry
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 3-6 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Berries are edible but can cause mild stomach upset if consumed in large quantities
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other native shrubs and perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Tolerates a range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerant of a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape and remove dead wood
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for pests such as aphids and treat as necessary
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