Black Chokeberry Aronia melanocarpa Live Plant - Rooted Starter Plant, Self-Pollinating, Zones 3-9

About This Plant

Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) is a fruiting deciduous shrub valued for white spring flowers, glossy dark purple-black berries, and seasonal foliage. This rooted starter plant is a self-pollinating, edible berry shrub suitable for a variety of landscapes and soil conditions.

What You Will Receive

1 rooted Black Chokeberry starter plant (Aronia melanocarpa). It is a healthy live edible berry shrub, self-pollinating, and grown pesticide-free. Includes secure packaging for safe shipping.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Black Chokeberry
• Botanical Name: Aronia melanocarpa
• Plant Type: Fruiting deciduous shrub
• Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Adaptable; tolerates wet to dry soils
• Watering: Moderate during establishment
• Mature Height: Approximately 6–8 feet
• Growth Habit: Upright multi-stem shrub
• Bloom Color: White spring flowers
• Fruit Color: Dark purple-black
• Fruit Flavor: Tart, rich antioxidant berries
• Harvest Season: Late summer to fall
• Pollination: Self-pollinating
• Special Features: High antioxidants, wildlife friendly, wet soil tolerant
• USDA Zones: 3–9
• Wildlife Value: Attracts birds and pollinators

Care Tip: Plant in full sun for best berry production and fall color display. Prune older stems occasionally to encourage fresh vigorous growth and maintain a productive shrub.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

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