Aronia, Black Chokeberry 'Autumn Magic'

Aroniamelanocarpa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aronia (ar-ROH-nee-uh)
Species
melanocarpa (mel-an-oh-KAR-puh)
Synonym
Photinia melanocarpa
Pyrus melanocarpa
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Textured
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chicago, Illinois

Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Lakeville, Massachusetts

Holland, Michigan

Kasota, Minnesota

Pennsauken, New Jersey

New York City, New York

Lionville, Pennsylvania

Lubbock, Texas

Franklin, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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R
Downingtown, PA | August 2014 | positive

I found several Black Chokeberry shrubs about 4 feet high planted in a narrow strip between a sidewalk and drive close to a bank, that fo...Read More

S
Franklin, WI | May 2009 | positive

Planted 2 last August in a partly sunny location under dappled afternoon sun. Both were rather leggy and under-leafed when I purchased t...Read More

J
Lakeville, MA | May 2008 | neutral

Pretty flowers and beautiful Fall color, but make sure the shrubs are not near where you walk because the berries really stain. Also, th...Read More

A
Pennsauken, NJ (Zone 6b) | May 2005 | neutral

This plant is said to sucker profusely. Make sure you have the space for it.

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