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Black chokeberry
Black chokeberry
Aronia melanocarpa
Type: Shrub
Sun Needs: Full sun-part shade
Soil Moisture: Medium
Mature Size(ft): 3-6 x 3-6
Bloom Time: May
Growth Rate: Medium
Estimated size at delivery: 2-3
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
• Home landscapes
• Rain gardens
• Shrub borders and screening
Ecological benefits:
• Flowers support native bees and hoverflies
• Fruits are a food source for songbirds and mammals
• Provides seasonal cover for wildlife
Other info:
Great for borders and wet areas. Prune unwanted suckers to limit spread. Loved by birds.
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Pick up of pre-ordered plants will be Thursday October 2nd, and Friday October 3rd. Please add these dates to your calendar. An email with additional details will be sent closer to that date.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder