Black chokeberry, also known as Aronia melanocarpa, is a deciduous shrub reaching 3-6 feet in height. It features glossy, dark green leaves that turn vibrant purple, red, and orange in the fall. White flowers bloom in spring, followed by small, dark purple-black berries in late summer. The berries are known for their tart and bitter taste and are rich in anthocyanins.
Black Chokeberry
$2.00Price
Expected arrival May 2026
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Hardiness zone: 3 to 8
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Plant in full sun; tolerates partial shade
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Best soil properties:
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Adaptable - sandy to clay soils
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Soil pH 5.1-6.5; tolerates higher
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Poorly-drained to well-drained; moist to wet soils
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Tolerant of salt and compacted soil
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