Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa)

The Black Chokeberry, Aronia melanocarpa 'black', is an open, upright, spreading, somewhat rounded but leggy, deciduous shrub which typically grows 3-6Ý tall. Best fruit production occurs in full sun. Spreads by root suckers to form colonies. Tolerant of wide range of soils. It displays clusters of 5-petaled, white flowers in spring which are followed in early autumn by blackish purple, blueberry-sized fruits which usually do not persist into winter. Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. May be subject to availability, so get your today! * $9.95