Chokeberry berries are used in jams or jellies. Leaves turns red and orange in autumn. As it is seen as a smaller shrub, it is a popular choice for gardens that do not have a lot of space.
Other names: Geules noires, Aronie à fruit noir
Botanical Name: Aronia melanocarpa
En français: Aronia noir
Chokeberry berries are used in jams or jellies. Leaves turns red and orange in autumn. As it is seen as a smaller shrub, it is a popular choice for gardens that do not have a lot of space.
Other names: Geules noires, Aronie à fruit noir
Plant contains dark green leaves and white flowers that transform into blackish purple berries with dark red leaves in fall.
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Width: Prune suckers to control size.
Water: Moderate to high water consumption.
Best Soil: Moist, acidic soils. Tolerates drought, occasional flooding and road salt.
Its natural habitat: Peat bogs, swamps, wet woods; on dry sandy or rocky ridges; occasionally in pine woods..
Best in full sun to part shade. Plants tend to sucker and be leggy at the bottom. Plants benefit from mulch. Prune after flowering in spring.
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