Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to partial shade
• Best flowering, fruiting, and fall color in full sun
• Tolerates light shade but may produce fewer berries

Bloom Time:

• Mid to late spring
• Clusters of small, white, five-petaled flowers

Size:

Height: 3 to 6 feet
Width: 3 to 6 feet

Attributes:

• White spring flowers attract pollinators
• Glossy black berries in late summer to fall
• Brilliant red to purple fall foliage
• Suckering habit forms dense colonies over time
• Tolerant of wet soils and ideal for rain gardens
• Native to eastern North America

Care Tips:

• Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil
• Tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils
• Water regularly during establishment
• Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and control spread
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Pest Watch:

• Generally pest- and disease-resistant
• Monitor for leaf spot or powdery mildew in humid conditions