Product Specifications

• Product name: Aronia melanocarpa var. Elata- Black Chokeberry, #3
• Native status: Native
• Height: 5-8 ft
• Width: 5-8 ft
• Can be maintained to desired size: Yes
• Light: Full Sun/Part Shade
• Soil moisture: Average, medium to wet
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Erosion control: No
• Hardiness zone: 3 to 8
• Deer resistance: Low
• Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous
• Groundcover: No
• Fragrant: Yes
• Fruit: Yes
• Attracts birds: Yes
• Attractive flowers: Yes
• Larval host plant: Yes
• Attracts pollinators: Yes
• Fall foliage: Yes

The Black Chokeberry is a fast spreading deciduous shrub native to Eastern North America. Small clusters of white flowers appear in the late spring, followed by edible berries. Fall foliage is purple-red.