Description
Chokeberry, Black 1-0 (Aronia melanocarpa)
Zone 3-8
Full Sun, Partial
Black Chokeberry is a small shrub species that when mature in size is typically around five or six feet tall. With an abundance of beautiful white flowers with pink anthers, for several weeks in May. The blackish-purple fruits offer a feast for birds in early spring. This shrub is likely to be browsed by deer and rabbits also. The fruit can be used to make tasty jams and jellies but is very astringent and extremely tart off the bush. In autumn the vibrant leaf color is a major attraction, with tones of electric orange, red and burgundy. Either full sun or partial shade are best, and a wide variety of soil types are tolerated, including wet boggy soils.
