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Black Chokeberry

Aronia melanocarpa

Black Chokeberry Descriptions and Information
Black Chokeberry is mainly grown for foliage interest. This is a deciduous shrub with shiny, glossy leaves that also provide good autumn color. Black Chokeberry can be found in the following U.S. States : AR, CT, DC, DE, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, ME, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV.

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Picture of Black Chokeberry
(aronia melanocarpa)

USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database

Black Chokeberry Details
Mature Height : 15 ft
Mature Spread : 10 ft
Mature Form : Thicket Forming
Growth Rate : Medium
Sun Exposure : Partial Shade
Soil Moisture : Medium
Soil Type : Sandy - medium
Soil pH : Normal
Flower Color : White
Flowering Time : Spring
Fruit/Seed Color : Blue
Foliage Color : Red
Hardiness Zones : 3-9

Other names for Black Chokeberry;
Photinia melanocarpa
Pyrus melanocarpa
Sorbus melanocarpa

Planting and Growing Black Chokeberry
Black Chokeberry has average water requirements, water regularly, but do not over-water.

Black Chokeberry will grow in the following hardiness zones
Zone 3a, -40 F, -39.9 C
Zone 3b, -35 F, -37.2 C
Zone 4a, -30 F, -34.4 C
Zone 4b, -25 F, -31.6 C
Zone 5a, -20 F, -28.8 C
Zone 5b, -15 F, -26.1 C
Zone 6a, -10 F, -23.3 C
Zone 6b, -5 F, -20.5 C
Zone 7a, 0 F, -17.7 C
Zone 7b, 5 F, -14.9 C
Zone 8a, 10 F, -12.2 C
Zone 8b, 15 F, -9.4 C


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