Aronia melanocarpa Black chokeberry (Rosaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Aronia melanocarpa
Black chokeberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Aronia melanocarpa plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Nova Scotia to Ontario, south to Florida and Michigan. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Black chokeberry.

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Latin Name:  Aronia melanocarpa
Common Name:  Black chokeberry
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  (Michx.)Elliot.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Swamps and low woodlands, it is sometimes also found in drier soils[200, 235].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a moist peaty soil in full sun or partial shade[200]. Succeeds in most soils but dislikes shallow chalk[200]. More tolerant of dry soils than othe members of this genus[200]. Plants are hardy to about -25°c. There is at least one cultivar developed for its improved fruit. 'Nero' has fruits twice the size of the species with a vitamin C content of 15 - 30 mg (per 100g?). The fruit is borne in clusters of about 15, it is more flavourful and the yield is about twice that of wild forms[183]. Other cultivars developed mainly for their ornamental value include 'Viking' with extra large berries and 'Aron' with numerous large berries[182]. The sub-species A. melanocarpa elata Rehd. and A. melanocarpa grandifolia (Lindl.)Schneid. are more vigorous than the type species with larger flowers and fruits[200]. This genus is closely related to Sorbus species[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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