Black Chokeberry
Aronia melanocarpa
Small to medium-sized shrub with dark green foliage. Clusters of white flowers emerge in spring followed by edible, shiny, black berries that attract songbirds in the fall and winter. Foliage turns orange-red in fall making it a great addition for multi-season interest. Northeastern U.S. Native.
Height: 3’ - 6’
Spread: 3’ - 6’
Pot size: 6 qt.
Bloom time: May
Light: Full sun, part shade
Moisture: Average
Attracts: Birds, butterflies, and other pollinators
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Photo: Mike Adamovic
Aronia melanocarpa
Small to medium-sized shrub with dark green foliage. Clusters of white flowers emerge in spring followed by edible, shiny, black berries that attract songbirds in the fall and winter. Foliage turns orange-red in fall making it a great addition for multi-season interest. Northeastern U.S. Native.
Height: 3’ - 6’
Spread: 3’ - 6’
Pot size: 6 qt.
Bloom time: May
Light: Full sun, part shade
Moisture: Average
Attracts: Birds, butterflies, and other pollinators
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Photo: Mike Adamovic
Aronia melanocarpa
Small to medium-sized shrub with dark green foliage. Clusters of white flowers emerge in spring followed by edible, shiny, black berries that attract songbirds in the fall and winter. Foliage turns orange-red in fall making it a great addition for multi-season interest. Northeastern U.S. Native.
Height: 3’ - 6’
Spread: 3’ - 6’
Pot size: 6 qt.
Bloom time: May
Light: Full sun, part shade
Moisture: Average
Attracts: Birds, butterflies, and other pollinators
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Photo: Mike Adamovic