Description

Introducing the Black Chokeberry (Botanical Name: Aronia Melancarpa), a deciduous shrub that stands out as a superb landscaping choice, providing year-round interest and versatility to your outdoor space. Flourishing in full sun and requiring regular watering, this shrub prefers moist, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter, making it a resilient and adaptable addition to gardens in Zones 5 to 7.

With a vase-shaped plant shape, the Black Chokeberry reaches a mature height of 7 feet and a width of 5 feet, creating an elegant and well-proportioned silhouette. This deciduous shrub is much preferred to the species, offering glossy green leaves, showy white flowers in mid-spring, black berries from late summer to late winter, and a stunning purple fall color.

During the mid-spring blooming season, the Black Chokeberry features panicles of white flowers adorned with brick-red anthers at the ends of its branches, creating a striking visual display. The glossy oval leaves transition to an outstanding red in the fall, adding a burst of vibrant color to your garden. The black berries, produced from late summer to late winter, provide additional ornamental interest.

While the Black Chokeberry has the tendency to sucker and form thickets, making it great for massing or grouping, its versatility allows it to shine in various garden settings. Whether used as a focal point, in group plantings, or as part of a naturalized landscape, this deciduous shrub brings beauty and interest throughout the seasons.

Embrace the allure of the Black Chokeberry, a landscaping gem that combines showy flowers, glossy foliage, and vibrant berries. Add a touch of elegance and versatility to your garden with this deciduous shrub, creating a dynamic and appealing outdoor sanctuary for all to enjoy.

Each plant comes in a #3 (3 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.

Plant Specs:

Botanical Name: Aronia Melancarpa
Light: full sun
Watering: water regularly
Soil: likes moist, well draining soil with organic matter
Zone: 5 – 7

Plant Shape: vase
Plant Type: deciduous shrub
Mature Size: height (7'), width (5')
Blooming Season: mid spring

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