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Iroquois Beauty Black Chokeberry-Deciduous Shrub-Multi-Season Interest 3 Gallon

Iroquois Beauty Black Chokeberry-Deciduous Shrub-Multi-Season Interest 3 Gallon

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Aronia melanocarpa 'Iroquois Beauty' Information Page
Aronia melanocarpa 'Iroquois Beauty'

Aronia melanocarpa 'Iroquois Beauty'

Description

Aronia melanocarpa 'Iroquois Beauty', commonly known as 'Iroquois Beauty' Black Chokeberry, is a compact, deciduous shrub known for its striking fall foliage and clusters of black berries. It is a versatile plant that offers multi-season interest with its white spring flowers, glossy green summer leaves, and vibrant red-orange autumn colors.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use in borders, mass plantings, or as a hedge. It is also suitable for naturalizing in woodland gardens and can be used in rain gardens due to its tolerance for wet soils.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Aronia melanocarpa 'Iroquois Beauty'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Iroquois Beauty' Black Chokeberry
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 3-5 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: Non-toxic, but berries can cause mild stomach upset if ingested in large quantities
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Dogwoods, grasses, and other native shrubs

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 but can tolerate wet conditions.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Adaptable to a range of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerant of a wide range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged wood.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the nursery pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Regular watering is essential during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system.
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