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Aronia ....... Chokeberry
Chokeberry is a deciduous shrub that is found where there are thickets in both wet soils and dry sites in the East. The fibrous root system holds soil well, and the suckering nature of this shrub allows a large colony to grow within a few years. The berry is very poor in tasting and is not favored in the fall by birds. This is the reason it is a good winter source of food for the birds. As the winter progresses, it is soon eaten as food stocks decline making this a good later season bird feeder. The astringent quality of the berry limits it use for jelly and jams. I have never been brave enough to eat this berry.This plant can reach 8' in height, is multi-stemmed, and will tend to sucker. Black chokeberry is in the Rose Family and thus is related to the Cherries, Pears, Serviceberries, Hawthorns, Plums, and Roses. This plant will grow in moist, well drained, acidic soils. It does well in wet clay soils and can tolerate a dry summer. This plant is easy to transplant and is able to take a hort 101 majors feeble attempt at transplanting. It can really bite into the soil and rapidly establishes itself. In the fall the foliage and fruit put on a worthy display. The Chokeberries are known for their outstanding fall foliage colors, having yellow, orange, bright red, and deep scarlet hues. A sure to please feature of this plant that is not widely expressed is that it has salt resistance. So if you are a long term planner as the oceans rise, this plant will be affected less as the bays extend inland towards your residence.
Types of Aronia We Sell and Grow At Highland Hill Farm
ARONIA MELANOCARPA BLACK CHOKEBERRY Shrub 2-6', Zone 3. Massive display of white flowers, black berries, spectacular red autumn color. Grows well in almost any soil and moisture conditions. Native to the eastern US. ARONIA MELANOCARPA.'AUTUMN MAGIC'
AUTUMN MAGIC BLACK CHOKEBERRY To 5', Zone 3. This Aronia has dark, glossy green leaves, and heavy clusters of white May blooms. Large, juicy, dark purple/black edible fruit persist into winter. Thrives in full sun to part shade on a wide range of soils. Outstanding red and purple fall leaf color. Selection from University of British Columbia. ARONIA BRILLIANTISSIMA
RED CHOKEBERRY To 8', zone 3.This Aronia has small white flowers in the spring. It thrives in full or partial shade.
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