Black Chokeberry (Aronia)
Aronia melanocarpa
Black chokeberry, often sold as aronia, is a compact native shrub with something for every season: white flowers in spring, glossy black berries in late summer (prized for juice, jams and smoothies), and fiery red fall colour. It tolerates wet ground and is perfect for small yards.
- Type
- Native shrub
- Mature height
- 1–2 m
- Mature spread
- 1–2 m
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Light
- Sun to part shade
- Soil
- Wet to average
Black Chokeberry (Aronia) through the years and seasons
Photos show what this species typically looks like. They are not photos of our own stock.
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Best for
- Small yards and foundation plantings
- Edible berries for juice and jam
- Brilliant red fall colour
- Wet spots and rain gardens
Growing tips
- Berries are very tart fresh — best cooked or juiced.
- Colours best and fruits most heavily in full sun.
- Spreads slowly by suckers into a tidy clump.
Sizes: Typically offered potted. Ask for current sizes and quantities. We also offer delivery and professional planting.
Where to buy Black Chokeberry (Aronia) near you: our farm is in South Stormont, a short drive from Cornwall and Long Sault. We deliver and plant black chokeberry (aronia) across South Stormont, Long Sault, Ingleside, Cornwall, Morrisburg, Williamstown, Lancaster, Alexandria, Chesterville and Winchester and the rest of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.
Interested in Black Chokeberry (Aronia)?
Ask about current sizes, quantities and pricing.
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