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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
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Expected arrival May 2026
    • Hardiness zone: 3 to 8

    • Plant in full sun; tolerates partial shade

    • Best soil properties:

      • Adaptable - sandy to clay soils

      • Soil pH 5.1-6.5; tolerates higher

      • Poorly-drained to well-drained; moist to wet soils

      • Tolerant of salt and compacted soil

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