Black Chokeberry
Aronia melanocarpa
Description
Black Chokeberry is a deciduous shrub known for its showy white flowers and black, glossy berries. This plant is native to eastern North America and is often used in landscaping for its ornamental qualities and adaptability to diverse soil conditions. Its berries, which appear in late summer to early fall, are sometimes used in making juices and jams due to their high antioxidant content, although they are quite tart if eaten raw.
- Life Cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 3 to 6 feet
- Sun Exposure
- Partial sun to full sun
- Bloom Months
- August, September, October
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- The glossy black color of the berries.