Chokeberry (Black) (Aronia melanocarpa)

Growth: (F); Height/Width: 3-10’; Soil Type: Adaptable to various soils, thrives in wet to moderately dry soils.  Sun: Thrives in full sun, does well in partial sun/shade; Other: Brings 4-season beauty and wildlife value. Produces white spring flowers, glossy dark berries, leaves turn wine-red in fall foliage. One of the most adaptable and low-maintenance native shrubs. Berries are edible although tart fresh; good for jams, jellies and juices. Inhabits wetlands, swamps, stream banks, moist woodland edges, also drier upland sites.