Aronia melanocarpa

Often seen in standing water at pond and bog edges, black chokeberry can also survive dunes and rocky outcrops. Look for the red leaves in fall.

Seedling

Aronia melanocarpa seedling.
Note the pubescence and reddish stem.
R. Parker

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
black chokeberry
Type: 
Native
Shrubs, Trees
Status: 
Scarce
Moisture: 
Moist
Wet
Light: 
Part Sun
Part Shade
Recommended for gardening
Showy fruit

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