Aronia melanocarpa
Black Chokeberry
Foliage is deep green and glossy all summer then turns wine red in fall. Clusters of white flowers in spring form large black fruits in the fall which are favored by birds. This is an adaptable small, multi-branched shrub often grown as an ornamental for its showy flowers and fruit. Plants will spread by suckers but are not overly aggressive. Black Chokeberry is listed as endangered in Missouri. Only a few, small wild populations can be found in southeastern Missouri.
Additional Information:
Height 3-9 Feet
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Spread 4-8 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
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Characteristics & Attributes
Hydrologic Designation
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Nature Attracting
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Season of Interest
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Mid (May-June) |
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Late (July-frost) |
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Winter (Nov-Mar) |
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Soil Moisture
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Moderate |
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Average |
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High |
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Special Features
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Good Berries |
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Interesting Bark |
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Sun Exposure
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Full Sun |
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Medium Sun/Average Shade |
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USFS MO Ecological Map
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Wildlife Benefit
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Food/Birds |
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Nesting |
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Cover |
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Food/Small Animals |
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