Black Chokeberry. Upright shrub with ovate mid- green leaves, turning dark purple-red in autumn. White flowers followed by red berries. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Aronia melanocarpa
Upright shrub with ovate mid- green leaves, turning dark purple-red in autumn. White flowers followed by red berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Aronia |
|---|---|
| Species | melanocarpa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Black Chokeberry |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | black |
| Fruits When | June |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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