Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic'

Black Chokeberry, Black Berried Aronia

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 4B - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, white
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Massing
Height 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Spread 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black, purple
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay
Form Oval
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive