Black Chokeberry (Aronia)
Aronia melanocarpa, known as black chokeberry or Aronia, this deciduous shrub from the Rosaceae family spreads freely and suckers profusely. Native to Eastern North America. The top is often rounded and upright, it tends to become leggy with age. Flowers in clusters in late spring and the fruit matures in the fall, edible though very astringent, usually made into jams and jellies. The leaves turn red in the fall and will drop for winter.
Growing conditions: This plant does well in full sun and partial shade and tolerates a wide variety of soil types including wet boggy soils.
Size at maturity: 3’-12’
Uses: This is a great wildlife plant. The berries are full of vitamin c, antioxidants and fiber and make great jam/jelly, juice, wine and syrup. This plant is being studied for a whole range of health benefits, including anti-cancer properties, positive effects on the liver and anti-diabetic effects.
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Aronia melanocarpa, known as black chokeberry or Aronia, this deciduous shrub from the Rosaceae family spreads freely and suckers profusely. Native to Eastern North America. The top is often rounded and upright, it tends to become leggy with age. Flowers in clusters in late spring and the fruit matures in the fall, edible though very astringent, usually made into jams and jellies. The leaves turn red in the fall and will drop for winter.
Growing conditions: This plant does well in full sun and partial shade and tolerates a wide variety of soil types including wet boggy soils.
Size at maturity: 3’-12’
Uses: This is a great wildlife plant. The berries are full of vitamin c, antioxidants and fiber and make great jam/jelly, juice, wine and syrup. This plant is being studied for a whole range of health benefits, including anti-cancer properties, positive effects on the liver and anti-diabetic effects.
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Aronia melanocarpa, known as black chokeberry or Aronia, this deciduous shrub from the Rosaceae family spreads freely and suckers profusely. Native to Eastern North America. The top is often rounded and upright, it tends to become leggy with age. Flowers in clusters in late spring and the fruit matures in the fall, edible though very astringent, usually made into jams and jellies. The leaves turn red in the fall and will drop for winter.
Growing conditions: This plant does well in full sun and partial shade and tolerates a wide variety of soil types including wet boggy soils.
Size at maturity: 3’-12’
Uses: This is a great wildlife plant. The berries are full of vitamin c, antioxidants and fiber and make great jam/jelly, juice, wine and syrup. This plant is being studied for a whole range of health benefits, including anti-cancer properties, positive effects on the liver and anti-diabetic effects.
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8