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Species: Aronia melanocarpa

(ah-rone'ee-ah mel-an-o-kar'pah)

Aronia melanocarpa

Black Chokeberry

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub 4 to 8 feet

3' - 5' (10')

Deciduous

multi-stem, suckering, upright shrub

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

3b

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Tolerates salt spray

wine red fall color; blackish-purple fruit

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

native to eastern U.S.; suckers profusely; a good choice for wetland reclamation sites; note this plant has black fruit but A. arbutifolia has red

Native Range Map

Native Range Map Image

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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